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MidAmerican Energy Chairman Visits HKEx

Date 29/09/2008

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) Chairman Ronald Arculli (right) welcomes David Sokol (left), the chairman of US-based MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, a Berkshire Hathaway Inc subsidiary, to the Stock Exchange's Viewing Gallery before briefing Mr Sokol on HKEx and its markets, and the plans for the markets' future development.
HM Treasury: Bradford & Bingley plc

Date 29/09/2008

1. Today, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced that by order under the Banking (Special Provisions) Act 2008, Bradford & Bingley’s UK and Isle of Man retail deposit business along with its branch network has been transferred to Abbey National plc. This transfer follows a competitive auction process for this part of the business, conducted by Morgan Stanley on behalf of HM Treasury. The remainder of Bradford & Bingley’s business will be taken into public ownership.<
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 29/09/2008

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 Thursday, 2 October 2008, 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 metho
UK Financial Services Authority Statement: Bradford & Bingley plc

Date 29/09/2008

Today, HM Treasury have issued the following 3 announcements regarding Bradford & Bingley plc.
Tokyo Grain Exchange: Daily Price Limits For Sep. 30, 2008

Date 29/09/2008

The daily price limits for Sep. 30, 2008 are the following: Corn 1,500 yen, Soybeans 2,700 yen and Non-GMO Soybeans 4,500 yen.

ICAP plc Trading Statement

Date 29/09/2008

ICAP plc (IAP.L), the world's premier interdealer broker, announces the following trading update ahead of the close period following its financial half year ended 30 September 2008. ICAP expects to announce its interim results for the half year ending 30 September 2008 on 18 November 2008.
Japan's Securities And Exchange Surveillance Commission: The Project For Reviewing The Inspection Process

Date 29/09/2008

Click here to download details of the project for reviewing the inspection process.
Japan's Financial Services Agency Hosts The First Meeting For Discussion On The Future Japanese Corporate Accounting Framework

Date 29/09/2008

The meeting was held on July 31, 2008, to enable discussion on the future Japanese corporate accounting framework. The participants of the meeting include representatives of the standard-setters of the Japanese corporate accounting as well as experts in this area from the academia and the private sector.
Statement By US Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. On Emergency Economic Stabilization Act

Date 29/09/2008

Treasury issued the following statement by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008: I thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their hard work over a very short time period to craft strong legislation that will enable us to strengthen our financial markets and promote the flow of credit to businesses and consumers that is so vital to our economic growth and prosperity. This bill provides the necessary tools to deploy up to $7
Experts See Weaker Dollar, But No Collapse, As Result Of Financial Crisis

Date 28/09/2008

Losses in US credit meltdown likely to top US$ 1 trillion Asian, Middle East demand for dollar assets expected to remain strong De-leveraging of US, European banks poses deflationary risks, but inflation threat also seen The dollar may rebound against the euro and sterling in 2009, as economic downturn in Europe worsens