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HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 28/04/2009

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Monday, 4 May 2009, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining m

Deutsche Börse Publishes First Corporate Responsibility Report

Date 28/04/2009

Deutsche Börse has published its first Corporate Responsibility Report, presenting its initiatives for the concluded financial year 2008. Corporate Responsibility has been bundled and significantly expanded across the group, particularly in the last two years. In the current report, the company details its commitment to CR and provides an overview of each area and its objectives. The complete CR report for 2008 is accessible online at

Cinnober Launches Real-Time Clearing And Risk Management Solution - Addresses Key Exchange And Clearing House Issues In The Post Credit Crisis Trading Landscape

Date 28/04/2009

Building on its experience in delivering post-trade solutions with clearing related functionality to customers including NYSE Liffe, the London Metal Exchange, Quadriserv and Nord Pool, Cinnober is now launching a comprehensive clearing and risk management solution, TRADExpress RealTime Clearing.

Tokyo Stock Exchange To Provide CDS Pricing Information On Website

Date 28/04/2009

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) today announced that it will begin to provide pricing information on Credit Default Swaps (CDS) on its website, starting April 28, 2009.

Dubai International Financial Centre's Leading Role In The Regional Financial Industry Highlighted To A Top-Level Delegation Of Swiss Bankers - Visitors Briefed On Dubai's Emergence As The Heart Of The Growth And Innovation In Islamic Finance

Date 28/04/2009

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) received a top-level delegation of bankers from Switzerland.

Tokyo Stock Exchange To Revise Trading Rules At The Time Of Launching "Arrowhead"

Date 28/04/2009

Today Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc (TSE) announced its decision to revise trading rules at the time of launching "arrowhead". This revision will streamline trading rules and regulations and enhance smooth price formation and liquidity of the market. It coincides with the launch of "arrowhead", the next generation trading platform (scheduled on Jan. 4, 2010), for cash products such as stocks and CBs.

Dow Jones STOXX 50 Index Licensed To ETFlab To Underlie Exchange-Traded Fund

Date 28/04/2009

STOXX Limited, the leading provider of European equity indexes, today announced that the Dow Jones STOXX 50 Index has been licensed to ETFlab Investment GmbH to serve as the basis for an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The ETFlab DJ STOXX 50 will be available on Deutsche Boerse today.

Deutsche Börse Group Opens New Representative Office In Tokyo

Date 28/04/2009

The leading international exchange organization Deutsche Börse announced the opening of its new representative office in Tokyo. The new office was officially established today in a ceremony with major financial market participants and Japanese authorities.

NZX Investing In The Rural Sector With CPL Acquisition

Date 28/04/2009

NZX has entered into a term sheet and is finalising an agreement to acquire Country-Wide Publications Ltd (CPL).

Opening Address By Mr Ng Nam Sin, Executive Director, Monetary Authority Of Singapore, At Shorex Wealth Management Forum Singapore 2009

Date 28/04/2009

A very good morning to everyone. To our guests from overseas, a very warm welcome to Singapore. I am most delighted to join you at this inaugural Shorex Wealth Management Forum in Singapore.