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Johannesburg Stock Exchange Weekly Statistics Report

Date 03/05/2011

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ICE Reports Futures Volume For April - Year-To-date ADV Up 15%

Date 03/05/2011

IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, reported futures volume in April 2011. Average daily volume (ADV) for ICE's futures markets was 1,277,550 contracts, a decline of 8% from April 2010. Year-to-date through April 30, ADV across ICE's futures exchanges was 1,518,454 contracts, an increase of 15% compared to the first four months of 2010.  Total futures volume in April 2011 was 25.6 million contracts. Volume in April was largely impacted by the U.K. calendar, which this year included two consecutive four-day holiday weekends.

Adjustments In Calculating The RTS Index Due To Planned Combination Of OJSC Silvinit And OJSC Uralkali

Date 03/05/2011

On May 5, 2011 upon the end of evening clearing session ordinary shares of OJSC Silvinit will be removed from the RTS Index on recommendation by the Index Committee of RTS Stock Exchange.  The removal will take place due to scheduled reorganization of OJSC Silvinit in the form of merger with OJSC Uralkali and following dissolution of OJSC Silvinit.

UBS Launches New Options Algorithms

Date 03/05/2011

UBS Investment Bank announced today that it has launched a new suite of intuitive algorithms and tactical order types for trading US Listed Options. Its new offering will be an enhancement to the existing suite, enabling clients to more effectively manage orders and better navigate the rapidly evolving trading market.

Thai Bourse Launches “Financial Freedom Academy Project” On www.settrade.com

Date 03/05/2011

The Thai bourse and seven leading securities companies are jointly offering the “Financial Freedom Academy Project” on-line program to fit to the lifestyle of the new generation, who prefer learning and investing on-line. Special prizes have also been set for lucky participants.  Application is easy: just visit www.settrade.com/freedom from today until July 31, 2011.

TMX Group Launches TSX InfoSuite

Date 03/05/2011

TMX Group Inc. and QuoteMedia, Inc. announced today the launch of TSX InfoSuite?, a new market data and shareholder solution powered by QuoteMedia, Inc., introduced to enhance the suite of services for Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) listed companies.

Thai Bourse To Promote Brokerage Firms’ Full Range Of Services

Date 03/05/2011

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and 26 brokerages are launching the “Broker Wealth Services” campaign to encourage existing and new investors to use brokerages’ full range of services. The campaign will help expand investment coverage and support brokerages in offering more business lines by promoting the firms’ images via media and activities throughout the year.

CME Group Volume Averaged 12.1 Million Contracts Per Day In April 2011, Up 2 Percent

Date 03/05/2011

• Agricultural commodities average daily volume up 44 percent
• Metals average daily volume up 63 percent
• Double-digit year-over-year open interest growth in equity indexes, agricultural commodities and metals products
• Double-digit open interest growth from same period last quarter in interest rates, foreign exchange and metals products

Clearstream And Euroclear Bank Set Higher Standards For International Securities - Launch Of A New Industry Framework Developed In Collaboration With The International Securities Market Advisory Group - BNP Paribas Securities Services, Citibank N.A. Issuer Services, European Investment Bank And KfW As Early Supporters Of The Initiative And The Associated Best Practice Implementation Process - Reducing Inefficiencies, Costs And Risks In Issuing And Servicing International Securities While Increasing Transparency On Service Quality And Market Performance

Date 03/05/2011

Euroclear Bank and Clearstream, the international central securities depositories (ICSDs), have developed jointly and in collaboration with the International Securities Market Advisory Group (ISMAG), a new industry framework to increase transparency and efficiency for the issuance and asset servicing of international securities.

ABN AMRO Clearing To Roll Out TCS BaNCS Integrated Custody, Cash And Corporate Actions Solution - A New Platform To Increase The Efficiency Of Business Operations And Reduce Maintenance And Technology Costs

Date 03/05/2011

TCS Financial Solutions, a strategic business unit of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 523540, NSE: TCS), dedicated to providing business application solutions to the banking, insurance and capital markets industries, announced that it will provide ABN AMRO Clearing Bank NV with TCS BaNCS integrated Custody, Cash and Corporate Actions solution as part of a modernization program to replace its legacy infrastructure.