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Clearstream's Core Business Continues Growth In August 2005

Date 12/09/2005

Clearstream's core business areas saw further growth during August 2005 with the number of monthly international transactions processed rising 41.3 percent at 1.66 million compared to the same month last year (August 2004: 1.18 million). Of these transactions, 79 percent are Over the Counter (OTC) transactions and 21 percent are registered as stock exchange transactions. Domestic settlement transactions in Germany increased 27.6 percent reaching 2.91 million compared to 2.28 million for the same
Axiss Australia a2a Newsletter Issue 120, 12 September 2005

Date 12/09/2005

Please click here for the latest a2a e-mail newsletter produced by Axiss Australia - a summary of the key events of the past fortnight shaping Australia's position as a global financial services centre in the Asian time zone.
Warsaw Exchange Announces The WIG Index New All-Time High

Date 09/09/2005

The WIG, all-share index, closed at its highest ever level since its launch in April 1991. The market benchmark reached today the new all time high with 32,084.46 points. The previous record was set on September 2, 2005 with 31,959.33.
Warsaw Exchange Announces A Quarterly Revision In The TechWIG index

Date 09/09/2005

Following the trading session on September 16, 2005, there will be a quarterly revision concerning the TechWIG index.
TSX Venture Exchange Statistics - August, 2005

Date 09/09/2005

Click here to download TSX Venture Exchange's statistics for August 2005.
Tokyo Stock Exchange: Deliverable Bonds And Conversion Factors Of JGB Futures (5-year & 10-year) As Of September 9, 2005

Date 09/09/2005

The deliverable bonds and conversion factors of JGB Futures (5-year & 10-year) can be accessed by clicking here and here.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Requests Century Securities Co., Ltd. To Submit A Business Improvement Report

Date 09/09/2005

TSE requested Century Securities Co., Ltd. (Century Securities) to submit a business improvement report regarding (i) ensuring stable system operations immediately, early restoration of system in trouble and appropriate customer service, (ii) adequate verification of present system conditions and establishment of necessary improvement schemes including introduction of an external system audit for system improvement and an effective contingency plan, (iii) clarification of locus of responsibility
Statement Of SEC Chairman Christopher Cox Regarding Use Of Market Instruments In Valuing Employee Stock Options

Date 09/09/2005

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox announced today the issuance of informal staff progress reports on the ongoing Commission evaluation of proposals to value employee stock options for financial reporting purposes. The full text of his statement follows:
SEC Provides Alternate Contact Information For Registered Investment Advisers Displaced By Hurricane Katrina

Date 09/09/2005

The Securities and Exchange Commission has established a website directory to help Hurricane Katrina victims contact their investment advisers where normal operations have been disrupted. The directory provides alternate contact information for registered investment advisers in Mobile, Ala.; Covington, La.; Metairie, La.; New Orleans, La.; and Gulfport, Miss.
SEC Extends Time For Banks To Comply With Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Broker Registration Requirements

Date 09/09/2005

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it issued an order further extending until Sept. 30, 2006, the compliance dates for banks with respect to certain broker registration requirements contained in the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA). The Commission does not expect banks to develop compliance systems to meet the terms of the "broker" exceptions until the Commission amends its rules. Banks have indicated that they will need time to implement systems to ensure compliance with t