The 14th annual edition of the Handbook runs to 1150 pages and provides information on 250 exchanges, ECNs and index providers in 113 countries. The extensive coverage includes trading times and market holidays; turnover and market size data; information about trading systems and clearing and settlement procedures; and commission rates and taxation rules. Investor protection arrangements and regulations affecting foreign investors are explained, and detailed specifications are provided for every future, option and derivatives contract.
In addition, 18 background articles by leading figures in the exchange industry address some of the key issues facing investors, intermediaries and market operators. The 2004 edition features contributions from Junius Peake on the implications of Regulation NMS; Andrew Delaney on the challenges facing the major information vendors; Angela Wilbraham on the importance of reference data in enabling straight through processing; and Peter Bennett on the reasons why markets are unstable.
The Handbook is extensively indexed for ease of use. According to Herbie Skeete, the volume’s editor, “The Handbook is used by investors, market participants, regulators and market operators all over the world, as well as those providing systems and services to the markets. Our aim is to be authoritative but accessible.”
The Handbook is available both online and in printed format. More information is available at www.exchange-handbook.co.uk .
Background
- Mondo Visione is the leading provider of news and information about the exchanges sector.
- In addition to the Handbook, Mondo Visione publishes World Exchanges: Global Industry Outlook And Investment Analysis , a quarterly publication for those operating and investing in listed exchanges, and their customers, suppliers and competitors.
- Up-to-date news about the exchanges sector is available from www.exchange-handbook.co.uk , and via the Exchange News Direct and Exchange News Digest email services.
- For more information, contact Herbie Skeete at editor@exchange-handbook.co.uk.
