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STOXX Launches Global Index Family Of Over 1,200 Indices - New Corporate Design And Index Classifications Also Introduced To Further Enhance Firm's Global Scope

Date 21/02/2011

STOXX Limited, the market-moving provider of innovative, substantial and global index concepts, today introduced the STOXX Global Index family with the launch of more than 1,200 indices covering the global equity markets. Effective today, a new index classification system will also be used to further define the different levels of index services offered by STOXX. 

ICICI Securities Joins Fidessa’s Connectivity Network - Indian Markets Become Increasingly Accessible To Fidessa’s Trading Community

Date 21/02/2011

Fidessa group plc (LSE: FDSA), provider of high-performance trading, market data and global connectivity solutions for the buy-side and sell-side, has today announced that ICICI Securities Ltd., an integrated securities firm based in India, has joined its global connectivity network. The deal enables ICICI Securities to receive international Care and DMA flow from the 2,400 buy-sides and 600 sell-side firms already connected to the network, and enhances the ability of Fidessa’s worldwide community to access India’s rapidly evolving markets.

ASX Ltd Half-Year Results - Media Briefing Edited Transcript

Date 21/02/2011

Click here to download the transcript of the ASX half-year results media briefing.

Singaporean Funds Available For Settlement In Clearstream - First Asian Funds On The Clearstream Systems - Other Asian Jurisdictions To Follow After Regulatory Approval

Date 21/02/2011

Clearstream, the global liquidity provider of Deutsche Börse Group, announced today that Singaporean investment funds are eligible for order routing, settlement and custody through its existing infrastructure. The Singaporean funds are made available on the Clearstream order routing platform Vestima+ and its post-trade infrastructure for funds, the Central Facility for Funds, for settlement. Investment funds from other Asian jurisdictions will follow after regulatory approval.

Bursa Malaysia's Market Chat 2010/11 Attracts Strong Interest From Kl Investors - Retail Investors Gain Valuable Insights On Investment Opportunities In The Malaysian Market

Date 21/02/2011

Bursa Malaysia’s Market Chat, held at the Securities Commission, Kuala Lumpur on 19 February 2011, pulled a strong crowd of 300 participants, signaling keen investors’ interest in strengthening their stock market investment knowledge.

Tokyo Stock Exchange To List 100th ETF - China-Related Equity ETF (Managed By Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd.)

Date 21/02/2011

Today, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) approved the listing of "Listed Index Fund Nikkei China Related 50", managed by Nikko Asset Management Co., Ltd. The new ETF will be listed on Thursday, March 10, 2011.

BGC Partners Completes First Fully Electronic Sterling Interest Rate Swap Transaction On BGC Trader

Date 21/02/2011

BGC Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: BGCP) (“BGC”), a leading global intermediary to the wholesale financial markets, announces its first fully electronic UK Sterling Interest Rate Swap (IRS) trade using BGC’s award-winning Volume Match tool on the BGC™ Trader platform. 

Osaka Securities Exchange: Immediately Executable Price Range Rule - Price Limits - Circuit Breaker Rule

Date 21/02/2011

1．Immediately Executable Price Range Rule

From the viewpoint of preventing sudden price fluctuations, such as caused by erroneous orders, a rule is established to temporarily halt trading, when an order placed will trade beyond a set price range from the last traded price (hereinafter referred to as "Immediately Executable Price Range Rule").

NASDAQ OMX Nordic Introduces Order Routing Service For Nordic Shares

Date 21/02/2011

NASDAQ OMX Nordic (NASDAQ:NDAQ) today launched an order routing service for the most liquid Nordic listed shares.  This new, cost-efficient order routing solution will help NASDAQ OMX Nordic members find the best price on NASDAQ OMX, or any of the main European trading venues, via one single gateway.

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Implements Big Blocks Market During Trading Sessions - Step To Meet Investors Needs - There Are Essential Pre-Requisites To Qualify For Such Transactions

Date 20/02/2011

Starting the 3rd of March of this year the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) will start the implementation of a new big blocks market that will take place simultaneously during the existing trading sessions. ADX aims to meet the investors’ needs and re-enforces its transparency rules and demonstrates the depth of the market.