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NZX Shareholding In Bond Exchange of South Africa Confirmed

Date 03/10/2008

NZX advises that its allocation in the Bond Exchange of South Africa Limited (BESA) was confirmed overnight New Zealand time. NZX’s allocation is 423,424 shares, being approximately 22% of the total issued capital of BESA at a cost of R30,981,934.08 (approximately NZ$5.5 million).
Toronto Stock Exchange Stats For The Month Of September 2008

Date 02/10/2008

To view a summary of market statistics for September 2008 for Toronto Stock Exchange, please click on the "Related Documents" link below to access the PDF file.
IOSCO Technical Committee Members’ Initiatives Relating To Restrictions On Short Sales

Date 02/10/2008

The members of the Technical Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have taken steps, during recent weeks, to address concerns regarding short sales in their markets in light of the ongoing credit crisis. These efforts relating to short sales have focused particularly on the securities of financial institutions whose health may have an impact on financial stability. IOSCO Technical Committee members, representing major developed securities markets around
Toronto Stock Exchange: Extension Of Normal Course Issuer Bid Temporary Relief For U.S. Interlisted Issuers

Date 02/10/2008

Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is providing notice today about the extension of temporary relief from TSX's listing and trading rules relating to Normal Course Issuer Bids (NCIBs) for U.S. interlisted issuers. The temporary relief first announced by TSX on September 22, 2008 is being extended to October 17, 2008 until 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Markit Presents Initiatives To Reinforce OTC Market Transparency And Resilience

Date 02/10/2008

Markit, a financial information services company, held a press briefing in London yesterday to discuss current regulatory concerns stemming from the financial crisis, and initiatives under way to improve the transparency and resilience of the marketplace further.

Component Changes Made To Dow Jones China Offshore 50 And Dow Jones Food & Beverage Titans 30 Indexes

Date 02/10/2008

Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, today announced changes in the composition of the Dow Jones China Offshore 50 Index and Dow Jones Food & Beverage Titans 30 Index.
All 52 World Equity Markets Decline In September Resulting In $4.1 Trillion Loss - World Markets Lose $5.8 In 3rd Quarter; $10.5 Trillion Year-To-Date

Date 02/10/2008

According to Standard & Poor’s Index Services Howard Silverblatt: September was the worst month for emerging markets since August 1998. All 52 markets were down for the month, resulting in a $4.1 trillion loss in equity during September, a $5.8 trillion loss for the 3rd quarter, and a $10.5 trillion year-to-date loss. For September, emerging markets lost 18.76% while developed markets fell 14.80%. The U.S. continued to perform better than other markets with a loss of -9.29% during
CFTC’s 2008 Fiscal Year Enforcement Roundup: Agency Files 40 Actions, Obtains Record Amount In Penalties And Fines, Discloses Crude Oil Investigation, Forms Forex Task Force

Date 02/10/2008

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today announced the enforcement results for its fiscal year 2008, which ended on September 30, 2008. During the year, the CFTC’s Division of Enforcement obtained a record total of more than $630 million in civil monetary penalties, restitution, and disgorgement from respondents and defendants in actions involving fraud, manipulation, and other misconduct. During the fiscal year, the agency continued its strong enforcement efforts in the energy
KCBT Wheat Daily Price Limit For Trade Date October 3, 2008 At 60 Cents

Date 02/10/2008

Price limits for KCBT hard red winter wheat futures are at 60 cents for trade date October 3, 2008 (effective with the October 2 evening session).
Key figures SWX Swiss Exchange, SWX Europe And Scoach Switzerland: August 2008

Date 02/10/2008

In August 2008 the SWX Swiss Exchange, SWX Europe and Scoach Switzerland had a combined turnover of 114.2 billion francs, down 31.5 % against the previous month. In the month under review, the total number of transactions was 2,958,615. For the most part, the equity indices have advanced in a monthly comparison. The SMI® blue-chip index, for example, ended the month at 7,238.7 points, up 1.37 % against July 2008; the more broadly based SPI® closed at 6,061.8 points, up 1.63 %.