ISE files for second exchange license

The International Securities Exchange has filed an application for a second exchange license with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. ISE plans to launch its second options exchange platform by the end of 2012, pending SEC approval. This second exchange license will enhance ISE’s flexibility to meet evolving needs of ISE members and will use ISE’s Optimise technology platform designed to support multiple markets.

NYSE Euronext announces new management team at NYSE Liffe

NYSE Euronext announced the restructured leadership team at NYSE Liffe. Executive Vice President, Mark Ibbotson, has been appointed Chief Executive of NYSE Liffe with responsibility for exchange trading, clearing and regulation. Executive Vice President, Finbarr Hutcheson, has been appointed Chief Executive of NYSE Liffe with responsibility for commercial and business development.