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BM&F Discloses Earnings Release And Agreement With CME Group

Date 27/02/2008

The Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange–BM&F SA disclosed today its 2007 4Q Financial Statement and Earnings Release. The company’s net income was BRL293.3 million, representing a 48.7% increase in comparison to the BRL197.2 million pro forma net income registered in 2006. The Exchange’s net revenue came in at BRL550.6 million, an increase of 41.8%. The EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) reached BRL292.4 million, an increase of 66% and the EBITDA margin g
Dr. Louis F. Moret Joins CalPERS Board Of Administration

Date 27/02/2008

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) announced today that Dr. Louis F. Moret has joined the CalPERS Board as the Member appointed by the State Assembly Speaker and Senate Rules Committee. He will serve a four year-term. He brings more than 30 years experience in public policy, administration and finance and community service to his new post.
Remarks By Commissioner Bart Chilton “Properties Of Bamboo”, Futures Industry Association Of Asia, Hong Kong

Date 27/02/2008

Click here to download the remarks by Commissioner Bart Chilton “Properties of Bamboo” at the Futures Industry Association Of Asia conference, Hong Kong.
NYMEX To Launch Eight New Electricity Contracts On NYMEX ClearPort®

Date 27/02/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., a subsidiary of NYMEX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NMX), today announced that it will introduce eight new cash-settled electricity futures contracts for the Texas market on March 9 for trade date March 10.
NASDAQ Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks As Of Settlement Date February 15, 2008

Date 27/02/2008

At the end of the settlement date of February 15, 2008, short interest in 2,698 NASDAQ Global Market(sm) securities totaled 8,865,941,056 shares compared with 8,441,146,548 shares in 2,707 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of January 31, 2008. The mid-February short interest represents 3.51 days average daily NASDAQ Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 2.94 days for the prior reporting period.

Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 27/02/2008

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Wednesday, February 27, 2008: Avalon Ventures Ltd. (TSXVN:AVL) will be removed from the index. The company will graduate to trade on the TSX under the same ticker symbol.
SIFMA And FINRA Partner To Offer Investors Tips To Protect Financial Information

Date 27/02/2008

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) Privacy and Data Protection Committee, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) have prepared “Keeping Your Account Safe,” an up-to-date, free, downloadable pdf describing the critical steps investors can take to safeguard their financial a
SEC Charges Three Promoters For Victimizing Military Families In Real Estate Investment Scheme - During Military Saves Week, SEC Reminds Military Personnel And Other Investors To Protect Themselves From Affinity Frauds

Date 27/02/2008

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged three promoters who targeted military families in a multi-million dollar investment scheme that forced victims into personal bankruptcy and their homes into foreclosure. The scam also targeted other affinity groups, including the Southern California Filipino community and fellow church members.
NYMEX To Change Margins For Silver Futures Contracts

Date 27/02/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its silver futures contracts, effective at the close of business tomorrow.
Charlie McCreevy, European Commissioner For Internal Market And Services: Financial Markets Developments - Press Conference - Presentation Of The Communications On The Current Financial Turmoil And Sovereign Wealth Funds

Date 27/02/2008

The purpose of this Communication is to explain what is being done to address the current financial turmoil. This Communication shows that the response at the EU and global level has been united and firm. Within the EU we are working hard on the more than 40 separate actions that were identified by Economic and Finance Ministers last year. There is agreement on the key issues and on the need to develop common solutions to the challenges posed.