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New Financial Instrument: "Kranot Sal" - ETF/ETN Hybrids Traded On Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Date 24/08/2009

The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) in conjunction with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) are working to enable the listing of a new financial instrument on TASE. As the Hebrew name suggests, “Kranot Sal” (literally “basket funds”) constitute a hybrid between open-end mutual funds and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) referred to in Israel as "Teudot sal" (literally “basket certificates”). This new instrument is based on the American model of Exchange-traded Funds (ETFs), but has been adapted to I
Shenzhen Stock Exchange's Simulation Trading System Goes Live

Date 24/08/2009

On August 21, the simulation trading system of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange was officially put into use, and the series of investor opening-day activities were launched. On the same day, about 30 investors from Guosen Securities business offices attended the ceremony for the launching of investor opening day and personally experienced the simulation trading system on the spot.
ISE Begins Publishing Monthly Quality Of Execution Reports

Date 24/08/2009

The International Securities Exchange (ISE) today announced that it is now publishing monthly execution quality reports that follow the guidelines set forth by The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Developed by SIFMA's Equity Options Trading Committee in close cooperation with the U.S. options exchanges, the voluntary program provides a uniform structure for market quality and best execution metrics in the options industry.
Sky Road Solution Awarded Bloomberg Server API Certification - Bloomberg Certifies Sky Road Server API Integration For Hosted And Enterprise Clients

Date 24/08/2009

Sky Road LLC, a leading solutions provider to the financial community, today announced the firm's integration with Bloomberg Server API to offer Sky Road clients access to Bloomberg real-time data. Bloomberg has fully certified the Sky Road Bloomberg Server API Integration.
Warsaw Stock Exchange: Record-High Trading On NewConnect - Weekly Trading Value On NewConnect Reached An All-Time High On 17-21 August '09 - PLN67.4m

Date 24/08/2009

The previous highest weekly turnover value on NewConnect, PLN50.1m, was recorded in April '08. Last week was also marked by the highest number of transactions on WSE's alternative market - 15,420.

Peter Kubicki New Head Of SEB In Luxemburg And Frederick Johansson New Head Of SEB In New York

Date 24/08/2009

Peter Kubicki has been appointed head of SEB in Luxembourg, and takes on his new position September 1. Frederick Johansson has been appointed head of SEB in New York also taking on his new position September 1.
August 2009 Monthly Preliminary Performance Report Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Indexes

Date 24/08/2009

The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index was up 0.88% for the month of August. The Dow Jones-UBS Single Commodity Indexes for Sugar, Copper and Nickel had the strongest gains with month-to-date returns of 17.36%, 9.73%, and 7.54%, respectively. The three most significant downside performing single commodity indexes were Wheat, Natural Gas and Lean Hogs, which were down -12.61%, -12.61%, and -11.22% respectively, in August.
TIBCO Software Acquires DataSynapse

Date 24/08/2009

TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX) today announced that it has acquired privately-held DataSynapse, Inc. in a cash transaction valued at approximately $28 million. DataSynapse is a leader in enterprise grid and cloud computing software with a strong roster of more than 100 Financial Services and Telecommunications clients and a proven reputation for world-class technology.
ICE Announces Labor Day Holiday Trading Schedules

Date 24/08/2009

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.(R) (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, announced the 2009 Labor Day holiday trading schedules for ICE Futures U.S.(R), ICE Futures Europe(R) and ICE Futures Canada(R).
Trading Started Today On The Tokyo Stock Exchange Of 5 Commodity ETFs

Date 24/08/2009

Today, ETF Securities Ltd, the global pioneer of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs), launched Japan's first ever precious metal commodity ETF platform on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). These ETFs will allow investors to get exposure to physical precious metals. The platform consists of 5 physically backed Commodity ETFs: