FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index:

News Centre

News

Hellenic Exchanges H1 2009 Financial Results - EUR16.9m Net After Tax Profits

Date 29/07/2009

The consolidated net after tax profits of HELEX for H1 2009 amounted to EUR16.9m vs. EUR35.7m in H1 2008, reduced by 53%. The consolidated turnover of the Group dropped by 49%, to EUR32m vs. EUR63.2m in the first half of 2008. This reduction is mainly due to the drop in prices in the cash market of the Athens Exchange, as the volume of transactions (number of shares that changed hands) remained at the same level as last year. The total value of transactions in H1 2009 amounted to EUR20.5bn vs
Number Of Trades On RTS Standard Climbs To A New Record High

Date 29/07/2009

July 29, 2009 saw a record trading activity on RTS Standard.
Bursa Malaysia: Main And ACE Markets To Come On-Stream 3 August 2009

Date 29/07/2009

Bursa Malaysia today reminded that the new board structure, which is the Main Market and ACE Market, is on schedule to be implemented on 3 August 2009.
ICE Clear Europe Launches European CDS Clearing

Date 29/07/2009

IntercontinentalExchange((R)) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced that ICE Clear Europe((R)) has introduced clearing for European credit default swaps (CDS), beginning with iTraxx contracts, effective this week. ICE's CDS clearing operations are designed to address the operational and risk management needs of the credit market, as well as calls by regulators and policy makers for transparency, sta
EEX: Financial Sector Crisis Reaches European Energy Exchange - Trading By Members From The Financial Sector Slumps Considerably – Higher Trade Volume By Energy Trading Companies Cannot Set Off Losses – Nonetheless: Sales And Earnings Situation Stable

Date 29/07/2009

During the first half of the year 2009, the crisis in the financial sector has reached European Energy Exchange AG (EEX). After years of continuous upward movement the development of business on the biggest energy exchange in Continental Europe was characterised by a dip in growth during the first six months of the current year. The considerable decline in the trading activities of trading participants from the financial sector on the Power Derivatives Market, in particular, has had an impac

HKEx: Changes Of Designated Securities For Short Selling

Date 29/07/2009

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), announces that with effect from 5 August 2009 (Wednesday), 49 additional securities will be eligible for short selling and 16 existing designated securities will be removed from the list. The total number of designated securities for short selling will be 396 after the revision.
RTS Settlement Chamber Receives A Quality Recognition Award In US Dollar Clearing From JPMorgan Chase Bank

Date 29/07/2009

On July 24, 2009 a delegation from JPMorgan Chase Bank (USA) presented their 2008 Quality Recognition Award in US Dollar Clearing to RTS Settlement Chamber. Quality Recognition Award for US Dollar clearing for MT103 (Retail/ Corporate Customer Transfers) Straight Through Processing (99%+) is a prestigious award given to best correspondent banks to honour their outstanding STP performance.
FTSE Group And MCX-SX Collaborate To Bring New Index Products To India

Date 29/07/2009

FTSE Group, the global index company, has been selected by India’s new stock exchange, MCX-SX, as its preferred index provider. The two organisations signed a co-operation agreement in Mumbai today and pledged to collaborate to bring a new and broader range of domestic and international indices to the Indian market.
Number Of Trades On RTS Standard Hits A Record High

Date 29/07/2009

July 28, 2009 saw a record trading activity on RTS Standard.
SEC Charges Four Arizona-Based Promoters In $197 Million Mortgage Lending Scheme

Date 28/07/2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged four promoters and a Phoenix-based company with securities fraud for orchestrating a mortgage lending scheme that attracted hundreds of investors by making false and misleading statements about the safety and performance of the investments.