Health care is a fundamental right Sep 4, 2009
The health care industry is a monopolistic market structure and needs to be regulated like all monopolies in our capitalistic economy. The public option will require higher taxes for all and will provide health care as a fundamental right for all Americans. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Direct Edge continues with flash orders Sep 1, 2009
The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking at flash orders and other aspects of market structure and whether rules and regulations have matched advances in the use of technology amid dramatic changes in the trading of equities. The rise of electronic trading and demise of old-style market makers has resulted in equity trading becoming fragmented across exchanges and various electronic venues. (FT.com -- Markets)
Why the SEC Is Targeting Flash Trading Aug 8, 2009
Nasdaq Chief Executive Robert Greifeld, in a July 27 letter to Schapiro, cited concerns about the securities industry's apparent "willing[ness] to accept more and more 'darkness' and limits on the availability of order information," and had recommended eliminating any type of order or market structure that doesn't contribute to public price information and market transparency. more philosophical than practical. (BusinessWeek)
Direct Edge Announcement Aug 7, 2009
We also recognize that the SEC has commenced an overall review of market structure in which certain order types are a component. Accordingly, Direct Edge has suspended its plan to offer flash functionality (tentatively entitled the "Flare" order) similar to that previously introduced by NASDAQ and BATS, voluntarily withdrawing a related rule filing with the SEC. Direct Edge will maintain current ELP functionality so as to preserve current customer choice and flexibility. (Primezone Releases)
Tanzania to behead beer monopoly Aug 4, 2009
Any new mergers or acquisitions in the Tanzanian beer market would be subject to close scrutiny by that country's competition authorities, which are intent on preventing a repeat of the present monopoly market structure. Godfrey Mkocha, the director-general of Tanzania's Fair Competition Commission, spoke to Business Report last week of his concerns about the monopoly situation created by the 2002 market-share agreement between SABMiller and Diageo. (Business Report, South Africa)
Orolia Announces Strategic Acquisition of Kannad, a World Leader in Positioning Systems for Extreme Environments Jul 30, 2009
Jean-Yves Courtois, Chairman and CEO of the Orolia Group, said "For many years, we have been providing our customers with systems to deliver and control the time and frequency information required by their vital applications, at any time and under any circumstances. In today's world where traceability is critical and expansion of geolocation services is prolific, it appeared natural to strengthen our product portfolio with solutions that allow our customers to track in real time and in any... (PR Newswire)
Nasdaq backs ban on "flash" trading: Schumer Jul 30, 2009
A Nasdaq spokeswoman said the exchange had no comment beyond a letter Greifeld sent to the SEC on Monday, in which he called for the elimination of "any order types or market structure policies that do not contribute to public price formation and market transparency.". Greifeld's letter listed "flash orders, internalized orders, enhanced liquidity providers, Block Talk orders, and dark pools," as order types that do not support price formation. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
U.K. Entices Speculators to Trade Power as Brown Bemoans Oil Price Swings Jul 30, 2009
The current U.K. market structure for power, with six vertically integrated utilities, does not readily lend itself to active trading, , ICE Futures Europes head of utility markets, said in an interview. Amsterdam-based Energy Capital Management BV, a fund that trades energy from Dutch and German power to carbon-emission allowances, has stayed out of the U.K. in part because of its lack of liquidity. (Bloomberg)
Double Helix Strengthens its Strategic Pricing and Reimbursement Practice with Hire of Caryn Zieses Jul 21, 2009
Drew Baker, President of Double Helix Consulting US, commented, "Caryn complements our international market access, pricing and reimbursement capabilities through her vast experience in planning and implementing product development and launch strategies for the US market. Her intimate knowledge of managed care market structure, formulary management, contracting strategies, and marketing communications strengthens Double Helix's ability to meet our clients' commercial objectives in the... (PR Newswire)
High Density IPTV: IP-Based Video in Hotels and MDUs Worldwide Jul 15, 2009
Additionally, hospitality is a non residential market with unique structure and perceptions of IPTV. This report explores the unique MDU and hospitality environments in terms of network architecture, market structure, and leading providers. This report provides. (Multichannel News)
Nigeria: Govt Fully Deregulating Petrol Jul 13, 2009
It was further learnt that the government is thinking of phased approach to the determination of price due to the current oligopolistic market structure of the downstream petroleum sector to prevent price collusion. During the first six months, following price liberalisation, fuel retail stations must comply with the prices emanating from the PPPRA template. (allAfrica.com)
Old issues, new minister Jul 11, 2009
Essentially, the state agency has made 10 recommendations to move the industry forward, touching on four broad categories governance (how decisions and plans are made), market structure, electricity tariff and the fuel issue. But dont be mistaken, there are multiple issues that feed into these broad categories. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Research and Markets: 2008-2009 Annual Report on the Development of Global DTV Industry Helps Vendors, Investors and Industry Insiders Jul 9, 2009
With regard to market structure, high definition and LCD become key words for DTV. DTV STB and DTV chip technology fuel the industry's growth. From home DTV reception to mobile smart DTV, application fields are diversifying. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EU OKs ArcelorMittal's Dutch plan Jul 9, 2009
As Noble European Holdings already receives almost all of its supplies from ArcelorMittal, the commission's investigation confirmed that the merger would not lead to any significant change in the EEA market structure and the merged entity would continue to face several competitors in the flat carbon steel markets. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Economics focus: Deliver us from competition Jul 2, 2009
Another case where an unchanging market structure has gone hand in hand with financial stability is Canada. It still has the same five big banks it had two decades ago and none has needed to draw on state support. (The Economist)
Bank of England says banks need to restructure Jul 1, 2009
Tucker's call was backed by EU Competition Commissioner , who warned that there was no money left for a second bailout of the banking system and called for a new market structure. Tucker said this was "important to bring about the kind of regime shift necessary to restore confidence and trust in the industry without a government prop," but warned that such radical change will "not be easy and it will not be cheap.". (USA Today -- Money)
NASDAQ Closing Cross Had a Record Day for the Sixth Year On Russell Index Reconstitution Jun 27, 2009
"Yet another record-setting performance by the NASDAQ Closing Cross can be attributed to the willingness of market makers and other industry professionals to use a premier price discovery facility that provides unparalleled transparency," stated Brian Hyndman, Senior Vice President, NASDAQ OMX. "By leveraging NASDAQ's speed, access and market structure, the NASDAQ Closing Cross generated -- on one of the heaviest trading days of the year -- accurate closing prices widely used as benchmarks... (Primezone Releases)
Proposed, fund to manage fuel cost Jun 1, 2009
There was a need to renegotiate existing PPA terms as the discrepancy had created a non-level competition within the market structure, Pian noted. The costs of the huge surplus of energy generation capacity were borne only by TNB, making it difficult to manage costs efficiently, he pointed out. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
CIBC Ousts TD Securities as Top Equities Dealer as Banks Target Trading May 25, 2009
We adapted rapidly to the market structure changes that are under way in Canada and developed products and services that allowed our clients to trade more efficiently, said Parkhill, CIBCs head of cash equities. The market is changing, and either you embrace change or you become a victim of it. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Panasonic posts a $4B annual loss, first in 7 years May 16, 2009
"Panasonic expects that the economic environment in fiscal 2010 will be more severe than the past fiscal year, as the global recession and shrinking demand triggered by the financial crisis coincide with changes in market structure, including the expansion of emerging markets and a shift to lower-priced products," the Osaka-based company said. Along with foreign exchange and economic factors, the company blamed its loss on restructuring costs. (USA Today -- Money)
Falling demand, ship storage boost crude May 14, 2009
Traders have taken advantage of a weak market structure and cheap freight to buy oil and store it on ships. This has had the effect of depressing the front end of the curve creating a structure in which prompt crude contracts are cheaper than those for later delivery. (Business Report, South Africa)
Britain hinges on eco-driving and new tech for green transport Apr 18, 2009
Even so, the industry is still unsure of how deep the impact of the downturn would be on market structure and trends, vehicle output, consumers' green choices, as well as car makers' affordability in developing alternative fuel and low-emitting technology. Editor: Wang Guanqun. (Xinhuanet, China)
American Environmental Energy, Inc. (AEEI) Announces the Appointment of Walter O'Brien to Its Board of Directors Effective April 13, 2009 Apr 18, 2009
He not only brings a wealth of innovative ideas, but also sound business and finance strategies in the renewable capital market structure. Walter will undoubtedly enhance the company's outlook and shareholder value. (Primezone Releases)
GfK Asia Releases First Ever Malaysian Contact Lens Industry Retail Measurement Apr 17, 2009
Within the disposal range of contact lens, monthly's wear type contributes 66% of value sales with dailies contribution taking another 17% while the rest occupies 17%, showing very simple market structure. "While the market is simple, Malaysian consumers is also price sensitive with more than 60% of market purchase value per box falls between the price ranges of RM50 -- RM100. The average price of each box of disposable contact lenses purchased over the last 3 months is RM65," said Jennifer. (PR Newswire)
Who Is Not Responding To Demand? Apr 16, 2009
A different scenario is difficult to sketch under the current market structure, but it is tempting to hypothesize a demand response where consumers respond to demand rather than forecast production. One of the reasons demand for energy is not reflected in its price structure could be argued to be the result of market architecture. (Energy Pulse, CO)
RuddNet company to be sold by 2022 Apr 10, 2009
"I believe it will be a great national asset and in 13 years' time it will be privately owned but properly regulated on the basis that it is an open access, wholesale-only network. "The great mistake of the Howard government was not to deal with the market structure before it launched a largely unregulated monopoly onto the market. " Senator Conroy also told the Herald that the decision to replace the election promise to build a fibre to the node network with the more costly and ambitious fibre... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Energy Policies are Complex Energy Solutions Are Even More So -- The Pickens Plan -- Apr 1, 2009
The energy market structure is also very diverse with utilities that have been heavily regulated for the last 70 years, and some segments that are very free market, as with the spot market for oil that we hear about on the evening news. The complexity of the energy market has always been accompanied by supply and demand conflicts and there is no single silver bullet that will eliminate all perceived ills in the market. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Exchanges Long For A Short Rule Mar 25, 2009
But the exchanges, which represent publicly traded companies, also said they worry the original rule won't work in today's "penny increment market structure.". Their proposal, which they call a "Modified Uptick Rule," restricts short-selling so it would only be allowed at a price "above the highest prevailing national bid.". (New York Post -- Business)
Media General Announces New Market-Focused Business Structure Mar 24, 2009
"Graham has contributed significantly to the growth and success of Media General in his 47 years with the company. We look forward to his help with our transition to the market structure before he pursues his long-standing plans to retire," Mr. Morton said. A video report from Mr. Morton to employees on this topic is available on so that interested investors, reporters and others may have the opportunity to hear more about the new market structure and its benefits. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tice: Stocks Can Fall 25 Percent From Here Mar 10, 2009
But this market structure is in a cataclysmic breakdown. I dont think weve seen capitulation yet. (Newsmax)
Businesses don't want reregulation Mar 4, 2009
Make no mistake; prices would have increased regardless of the market structure in place. A raft of other business groups were also scheduled to testify against the bills Tuesday, including the Retail Energy Supply Association, Severstal, the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce and Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. parent (NYSE: CEG). (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Zimbabwe: I Have 'Worst Job In The World' - Finance Minister Feb 19, 2009
We will also need to change the mining policy and come up with an attractive market structure which will offer local miners international prices for their production. Mining royalty percentages will also have to be looked into, as well as creating an investor-friendly environment by removing various impediments. (allAfrica.com)
OmniPod(R) Insulin Management System Selected as a Finalist for the 2009 Edison Best New Product Awards(TM) Feb 12, 2009
The Edison Best New Product Awards, sponsored this year by Google, The Nielsen Company and Steelcase, focus on new products and services that excel in marketplace innovation, marketplace success, technological innovation, market structure innovation, and societal impact. These criteria align with Edison's own innovation best practices, called the Five Competencies of Innovation. (PR Newswire)
Optus feels impact of downturn Feb 10, 2009
"We remain committed to driving more competition and choice for Australians and are well positioned to take advantage of any positive developments in regulation or market structure.'' In the third quarter, free cash flow rose 25% to $167 million. SingTel forecasts 6.7% revenue growth in its Australian operations for fiscal 2009, and 1.3% EBITDA growth. Optus staff numbers fell slightly in the quarter, from 10,740 at September 30, to 10,639 at December 31. Meanwhile, parent SingTel reported a 16%... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
