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Natural Gas Index EGIX Increasingly Used

Date 02/08/2011

Six months after the launch of the publication of the European Gas Index (EGIX) the European Energy Exchange (EEX) evaluates the feedback received as being positive. By now, more than 30 companies, including information service providers, trading participants from the gas industry and public utilities, are procuring current and historical EGIX data.

DGCX Volumes Crosses 300,000 Contracts In July 2011 - Highest Ever Monthly Volume Since Inception, With 310,990 Contracts Traded - Indian Rupee Futures Cross One Million Mark In July

Date 02/08/2011

Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) achieved another milestone as volumes on the Exchange exceeded 300,000 contracts in July 2011.  The exchange saw the highest ever monthly volume trade of 310,990 contracts in July, valued at US $15.05 billion, an increase of 99% from last year.

110 Firms Meet Investors In Thai Bourse’s “Opportunity Days”

Date 02/08/2011

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will hold its quarterly “Opportunity Days”, where top managements of listed companies meet directly with analysts and investors, on August 8-September 8. This quarter will see an all-time high of 110 firms, with a combined THB 2.46 trillion (approx. USD 82 billion) market capitalization, participate in the event.

NYSE Euronext Announces Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results

Date 02/08/2011

• Second Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.59 vs. $0.70 in the Prior Year Period 
• Diluted EPS of $0.61 vs. $0.64, Excluding Merger Expenses, Exit Costs & Disposal Activities 
• Global Leader for IPOs in the First-Half of 2011 Reflecting Continued Momentum in Global Listings Franchise
• Shareholders of NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Boerse Approve Business Combination

Burgundy Monthly Report July 2011

Date 02/08/2011

In July:

• The average daily turnover was EUR 124.0 (147.3) million, a decrease of 15.8 percent. The total turnover was EUR 2,603.6 (3,093.8) million.
• The average number of trades per day was 17,058 (16,928), an increase of 0.8 percent. The total number of trades was 358,218 (355,488).
• The trading participant with the highest turnover was Handelsbanken with a turnover of EUR 942.8 (1,073.5) million.
• The most traded instrument was Volvo B, with a turnover of EUR 293.2 (284.3) million, an increase of 3.1 percent.

HKMEx Adds G. H. Financials Limited As Newest Clearing Member

Date 02/08/2011

The Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange (“HKMEx”), China’s international commodity marketplace, announced the addition of GHF Group as the Exchange’s newest clearing member, marking the fifth addition to HKMEx membership since the Exchange launched earlier this year.

BOX Price Improvement Activity Increases In July

Date 02/08/2011

In the month of July, price improved contracts on BOX averaged 320,461 per day, which represented a 60% increase over the same period last year.

KCBT Year-To-date Volume At Record-Breaking Pace

Date 01/08/2011

Trading volume at the Kansas City Board of Trade continues to post momentous gains over 2010 trading volume, a year in which new annual volume records were set for the exchange as a whole and the Hard Red Winter Wheat futures contract. Total exchange trading volume is running 48.7 percent ahead of last year at this time, with HRW wheat futures volume running 45.3 percent ahead and wheat options volume running 228.1 percent ahead.

New Members In MEFF

Date 01/08/2011

MEFF is pleased to announce the new members that have been approved by the Board.

MGEX Reports Year To Date Volume Up 36 Percent - July Volume And Open Interest

Date 01/08/2011

MGEX, a Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization, today reported a 36 percent increase in calendar year volume compared to 2010 volume during the same period. Year to date trading volume totaled 1,202,993 contracts traded in the first seven months of 2011, compared to 886,890 contracts traded in the same period a year ago.