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The European Banking Authority has postponed stress tests until next year as supervisors look into how major banks classify and value assets. "Concerns remain on asset quality and forbearance, which need to be addressed," Chairman Andrea Enria said. "This is also a necessary precondition for the credibility of the next EU-wide stress test."- The International Monetary Fund has conducted a comprehensive analysis of monetary policy at central banks in Europe, Japan and the US, noting that their efforts to encourage growth and improve market stability largely have been successful. The IMF also says that if the economic outlook worsens, central banks in Europe and the US could ease monetary policy further; however, they risk diminishing returns- that the ETF assets linked to the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate Index Series, reached $US10.5 billion in assets under management, as of 30 April 2013. In total, more than US$176 billion of ETF assets are currently benchmarked to FTSE indices worldwide - The 24% rise in Lloyds Banking Group shares this year following the 85% rise in 2012 shows the bank's return to the private sector and the resumption of dividends is getting closer, shareholders have been told.the bank's shares hit a two-year high of 61p yesterday, chairman Sir Win Bischoff told the annual meeting in Edinburgh the prospects of a sale of the taxpayer's 39% stake have improved with the bank's return to profit, and dividends will be restarted "as soon as we are able". He added: "We fully understand the difficulties their absence is causing shareholders." - The Association of German Pfandbrief Banks (VdP) says that prices on the German market for owner occupied residential properties rose again in the first quarter of 2013. The Price Index for Owner Occupied Housing went up by 3.4% in the first three months of this year compared with the corresponding quarter one year before. Developments were driven in particular by the market for condominiums, with prices climbing 5.7% year-on-year - Judge Daniel Hurley of the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered supplemental consent orders against defendants Philip Milton and Trade, LLC, both of Palm Spring Gardens, Florida. Milton must now pay restitution of more than $10.8m and a further civil monetary penalty and Trade, LLC, to pay restitution of over $11.4m and a $28.4m civil monetary penalty for operating a multi-million dollar Ponzi commodity pool scheme.

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There are some markets and products where demand for accurate and concise analysis is at a premium. Berlinguer Limited was founded in 2003 to fill this void by providing high-touch, high quality products and services to the international banking and investment community. As a privately owned and managed company with no external shareholders Berlinguer and its staff are entirely focused on serving this key constituency to the best of their abilities.
 
With the launch in 2004 of FTSE Global Markets Berlinguer has quickly established itself as one of the world’s principle independent financial publishing houses.
 
Published 10 times a year, FTSE Global Markets offers the best comment and analysis on the world’s equity, debt and alternative investment markets.
 
In a market place crowded by awards, league-tables, sponsored statements and advertorials there is a real demand for authoritative and independent information and analysis that is valued and can be trusted by key decision makers. FTSE Global Markets is now the source that investment institutions and professionals active in the global equity, debt and alternative investment markets turn to when it really matters.
 
FTSE Global Markets provides coverage of people, firms, institutions and countries in both the developed and emerging markets. Every issue includes in-depth analysis of the key market issues for institutional investors.
 
FTSE Global Markets provides an accurate, authoritative and independent platform which is trusted and valued by asset management firms, pension plan sponsors, mutual funds, insurance companies, government agencies, trustees, hedge funds, broking and trading firms, investment banks, consultancy and accountancy firms, data providers, law firms, regulators, securities services firms and stock exchanges.
 
In 2011 FTSE Global Markets re-launched its website www.ftseglobalmarkets.com. In addition to all of the content from the current issue, it includes the latest news, blogs, videos and research as well as a fully searchable archive of over 3,000 online and printed articles.
 
The research team at FTSE Global Markets provides in depth proprietary analysis and research on particular markets and topics. This is then published in the magazine, online and also as bespoke outbound research reports.
 
As part of its 360° approach FTSE Global Markets produces high-touch, high level events, topical seminars and roundtables that bring together leading professionals and market makers who provide unique, incisive and forward-looking insights and analysis of the international financing and investment markets. The content is highly researched ensuring it is interesting and informative rather than dominated by sales pitches and anodyne overviews. This provides sponsors and speakers the ideal opportunity and forum to demonstrate their expertise and thought leadership capabilities. For more information visit www.ftseglobalmarkets.com/events.

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