Reuters – Deutsche Boerse’s (DB1Gn.DE) chief executive Reto Francioni should step down following the collapse of its $7.4 billion plan to merge with NYSE Euronext , a member of the German exchange operator’s supervisory board told a newspaper. Related Reading:

Reuters – Nasdaq OMX Group Inc’s core profit topped analysts’ expectations for the fourth quarter, boosted by a rise in revenue from market data and technology, which helped offset a soft trading environment. Related Reading:

AP – Federal regulators have appointed a top government auditor as a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, which polices the accounting industry. Related Reading:

AP – The Securities and Exchange Commission has reached a settlement with former Qwest Communications International Inc. Chief Financial Officer Robert Woodruff over its civil fraud lawsuit. Related Reading:

AP – Underperforming money managers are losing their most reliable scapegoat. Related Reading: