TMX Group Makes Investment in the Bermuda Stock Exchange
Toronto, Canada & Hamilton, Bermuda – 21 December, 2011 – TMX Group Inc. (TMX Group) and Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) today announced that TMX Group has purchased a 16% minority stake in the BSX.

BSX Granted “Designated Stock Exchange” Status
Hamilton, Bermuda – 14 November, 2011 – The Bermuda Stock Exchange (“BSX”) is pleased to announce that with effect from 31 October, 2011, the Minister of Finance for Canada has approved the addition of the Bermuda Stock Exchange to the list of designated exchanges under the Income Tax Act (Canada).

BSX CEO Views Changes Confronting Global Bourses
Hamilton, Bermuda – 21 October, 2011 – The World Federation of Stock Exchanges releases details of a televised interview with Greg Wojciechowski, Chief Executive of the Bermuda Stock Exchange (“BSX”) held during the 51st Annual General Meeting of the World Federation of Stock Exchanges in South Africa.

L A T E S T     N E W S
HSBC AGREES SALE OF LATIN AMERICAN BUSINESSES
London, U.K. – 25 January, 2012 – HSBC Bank (Panama) S.A., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc (“HSBC”), has entered into an agreement to sell the whole of its banking operations in Costa Rica, El Salvador and Honduras.

HSBC TO SELL RETAIL BANKING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT BUSINESS IN THAILAND
London, U.K. – 25 January, 2012 – The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, has entered into an agreement to sell its Retail Banking and Wealth Management business in Thailand.

LEVEY APPOINTED HSBC GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR
London, U.K. – 25 January, 2012 – HSBC Holdings plc has appointed Stuart A Levey, 48, Chief Legal Officer, as Group Managing Director with effect from 18 January 2012.

Accelerated Global Growth Basket Limited Delists From the BSX
Hamilton, Bermuda – 19 January, 2012 – The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) announces the voluntary de-listing, effective today, from the BSX, of Accelerated Global Growth Basket Limited (ACCGGBF.GU).

PartnerRe Ltd. Provides Estimate of Losses Relating to the Flooding in Thailand and Outlook on Fourth Quarter 2011 Results
PEMBROKE, Bermuda – 18 January, 2012 – PartnerRe Ltd. announced that the Company expects to record a charge of approximately $120 million, pre-tax and net of retrocession and reinstatement premiums, in its fourth quarter 2011.