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RiverPark Advisor files with the SEC
December 22, 2010--RiverPark has filed an application for exemptive relief with the SEC.
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Source: SEC.gov
Argentina/World Bank: US$1.061 Billion to Improve Health, Road Infrastructure, Water and Sanitation
December 21, 2010--The World Bank (WB) Board of Directors approved three projects for Argentina totaling US$1.061 billion. Both Great North projects, Water and Infrastructure, will generate opportunities for all to access water and sanitation services, as well as better road infrastructure, to promote integration and foster the competitiveness of this region of the country.
The third project, “Essential Public Health Functions II”, will benefit more than four million people participating in seven health programs.
“The Government of Argentina is strengthening its strategy to promote inclusive growth, by expanding social services for the vulnerable and consolidating health programs, with the approval of these new World Bank projects“ said Amado Boudou, Argentina’s Minister of Economy and Public Finance.
The US$600 million destined for both Great North projects will inject funds into Argentina’s poorest provinces, strengthening regional infrastructure.
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Source: World Bank
U.S. One files with the SEC
December 21, 2010-U.S. One has filed an amended application for exemptive relief with the SEC.
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Source: SEC.gov
FOMC statement: Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank Of Japan, Bank Of Canada, Bank Of England, And Swiss National Bank Announce Extension Of Temporary U.S. Dollar Liquidity Swap Facilities
December 21, 2010--The Federal Open Market Committee has authorized an extension through August 1, 2011, of its temporary U.S. dollar liquidity swap arrangements with the Bank of Canada, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the Bank of Japan, and the Swiss National Bank. The swap arrangements, established in May 2010, had been authorized through January 2011.
Information on the actions that will be taken by other central banks is available at the following websites:
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Source: FBR
NASDAQ OMX Announces Closing of $370 Million Senior Notes Offering
December 21, 2010--The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that it closed an underwritten public offering of $370 million aggregate principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2018.
NASDAQ OMX applied the net proceeds from the notes offering to repay senior unsecured indebtedness that it incurred to finance the purchase of approximately 22.8 million shares of NASDAQ OMX's common stock, $0.01 par value per share, from Borse Dubai Limited.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is the sole bookrunner of the notes offering.
The offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. A prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of this offering were filed with the SEC. Copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus may be obtained at no cost by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC can arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at the following collect number: 1-212-834-4533.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Source: NASDAQ OMX
Dow Jones Indexes To Introduce A New Country Classification System
December 21, 2010-Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, announced today a new country classification system that will apply to all countries covered in its major index families. The implementation of the new system will begin in March of 2011.
Assessing the practical considerations within country markets is a primary focus of the classification process,” said Michael A. Petronella, president, Dow Jones Indexes. “This new country classification system strikes the appropriate balance between a rules-based methodology and the subjective guidance of our highly experienced Index Oversight Team,” he added.
All countries included in the indexes will be researched individually and assessed according to a pre-defined framework built around the needs of international portfolio investors in three broad categories: market and regulatory structure, trading environment and operational efficiency.
Assessments of the countries will be monitored on an ongoing basis, and include quantitative and qualitative elements leveraging internal and external resources.
The assessments will be used to produce a country classification assignment1 including: Developed Markets, the most accessible to and supportive of foreign investors with a high degree of consistency across these markets; Emerging Markets, which generally have less accessibility relative to developed markets, but demonstrate a level of openness, and Frontier Markets, which are typically much less accessible to foreign investors, exhibit notable limitations in their regulatory and operational environments, and support a smaller investment landscape. Frontier Markets tend to be much less robust and in the earlier stages of development (the prior country classification system did not offer a “Frontier” assignment).
The assignments will be formally reassessed each year in June by the Dow Jones Index Oversight Committee (IOC), which will make the final classification assignment decision for each country. The IOC may base their decision on the assessments or any other information that they consider to be relevant. A public announcement of classification changes, if any, will be made in September of each year. Classification changes will occur with a minimum of six months notice.
The new country classification system will be rolled out in stages to the full suite of Dow Jones indexes beginning with the March 2011 review. The transition of each index or index family from the old country classification system to the new country classification system will be announced individually.
Extraordinary Reclassifications: The IOC will re-visit a country classification on an as-needed basis if there is a material change in any of the assessments. If the IOC deems that a classification change is warranted, Dow Jones Indexes will provide a minimum of 90 days notice before a reclassification is implemented. Such changes will be implemented with the regular quarterly index review schedule (i.e.: following the third Friday in March, June, September or December).
For further information on Dow Jones Indexes please visit http://www.djindexes.com.
Source: Dow Jones Indexes
