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Greece set to lift short selling ban
27 August 2010 Athens
Reporter: Ben Wilkie

The Greek regulator has said it will lift the ban on short selling, according to the head of the Athens Stock Exchange...

Broadridge supports international expansion
27 August 2010 Lake Success
Reporter: Justin Lawson

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. has announced new appointments and a relocation in line with both its growing international strategy and its increased presence in the Asia Pacific region.

Kas Bank reports drop in SL income
27 August 2010 Amsterdam
Reporter: Ben Wilkie

Kas Bank has reported a drop in profits of five per cent for the first half of 2010, down in part to a significant fall in securities lending income...

Parkcentral investors sue Ernst and Young
27 August 2010 Houston
Reporter: Ben Wilkie

A group of investors who lost money following the collapse of hedge fund Parkcentral have sued auditor Ernst & Young, accusing it of fraud...

DTCC and Chilean Depository sign agreement to collaborate
27 August 2010 Santiago
Reporter: Justin Lawson

The Deposito Central de Valores, S.A. (DCV) of Chile and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) of the U.S. have signed an agreement which will serve as a basis for future collaboration.

Hedge Fund association to engage with U.S. authorities
26 August 2010 London
Reporter: Justin Lawson

The Alternative Investment Management Association will engage with U.S. policy makers over the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act and has set out several key areas of focus ahead of September meetings.

New head of finance and risk division
26 August 2010 Zurich
Reporter: Justin Lawson

The SIX Group Board of Directors has appointed Stefan Maeder as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and head of the Finance & Risk Division. In this function, he will also be a member of the Group Executive Board.

Broadridge Completes Acquisition of NewRiver, Inc
26 August 2010 Lake Success
Reporter: Justin Lawson

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. has announced the closing of its acquisition of NewRiver, Inc., a leader in electronic investor disclosure solutions.

Aubrey Capital Management hires RBC Dexia in Australia
26 August 2010 Sydney
Reporter: Justin Lawson

RBC Dexia Investor Services has been appointed by Aubrey Capital Management, the specialist investment management group, to provide a full range of investor services to its Australian domiciled funds.

RBC Dexia appoints David Dibben
26 August 2010 London
Reporter: Steven Lafferty

RBC Dexia Investor Services has appointed David Dibben as Head of Global Fund Products. Based in London and reporting to Rob Wright, Global Head, Product & Client Segments

CalPERS applauds SEC vote on proxy access
26 August 2010 Sacramento
Reporter: Justin Lawson

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) has welcomed the Securities and Exchange Commission's decision to give long-term investors the opportunity to nominate candidates to company boards.

SEI to provide collateral management solution
25 August 2010 Oaks
Reporter: Justin Lawson

SEI has announced that it has expanded its middle office outsourcing services to include collateral management for OTC derivatives