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ISEQ® Transition To Free-Float Methodology - June 18th, 2007

Date 28/02/2007

In 2006, the Exchange conducted a market consultation exercise with a broad range of market participants to obtain feedback on a proposal to implement a free-float methodology for the ISEQ® indices. The response was uniformly positive and supportive. Since then we have engaged further with interested market participants on how this transition will be achieved and the appropriate implementation steps for the Irish market have been identified. The Board of the Exchange ratified the introduction of

HKEx To Introduce Service For Relinquishment Of Transferable Trading Rights

Date 28/02/2007

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced today the introduction of a service for the relinquishment of transferable Trading Rights* for its Stock and Futures Exchanges.

Update Of The Malaysian Stock Market's Performance Today - Statement From Dato’ Yusli Mohamed Yusoff, Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia Berhad

Date 28/02/2007

With regards to our market’s performance during the first half of today’s trading, I would like to reassure investors that our market fundamentals remain strong and we maintain our optimistic outlook on our market's performance over the medium-term. The KLCI opened at 1,189.58 points and declined 8.17% to a low of 1,136.01. However, as of 12:30 pm today, at the end of the day’s first trading session, the KLCI has already seen some recovery, closing at 1,162.91. From our analysis, coupled with

HKEx Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting Proceedings And Suspensions

Date 28/02/2007

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Three HK Companies Deleted From FTSE Large Cap

Date 28/02/2007

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the global index provider today confirms the annual review results of its Asian benchmark, the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Index. The FTSE Asia Pacific Regional Committee, made up of independent market practitioners, has reviewed the index series and approved the addition of 23 companies to the Large Cap index, including four IPO stocks - Nine Dragons Paper Industries (Hong Kong), Shimao Property Holdings (Hong Kong), Tech Mahindra Limited (India) and Inotera Memories (T

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Esprit Futures Contracts Related To Change Of Contract Multiplier

Date 28/02/2007

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 Friday, 2 March 2007, 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 methodolo

OMX Baltic Stock Exchanges Welcome Jusu Tarpininkas As A Pan-Baltic Member

Date 28/02/2007

On February 28, 2007, Jusu Tarpininkas JSC FBC has been approved as a member on the Tallinn and Riga stock exchanges. Being already a member at the Vilnius Stock Exchange, Jusu Tarpininkas has become the 16th pan-Baltic member.

Rosneft Weighting Has Been Changed In The MICEX Index

Date 28/02/2007

MICEX Stock Exchange has made the following changes in the MICEX Index after the close of trading on Monday, February 26, 2007. Since Rosneft’s additional issues were united with main issue which is traded under the ROSN ticker symbol, the quantity of Rosneft’s shares has been increased to 10 598 177 817 (previous quantity has been 9 092 174 000). The company’s Free Float has not been changed.

Tokyo Stock Exchange Pre-notification Of Restriction On Index Arbitrage

Date 28/02/2007

Today,at 9?F20am, the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) dropped to 1719.15points, more than 90 points from the previous day?fs closing value of 1811.33points.

Shenzhen Stock Exchange And Shanghai Stock Exchange: Reform For Seat Administration System, Improvement For Trading Jurisdiction Management

Date 28/02/2007

To cooperate with the exchanges' seat administration system reform, reinforce the self-regulatory supervision and realize members' trading admittance management and beforehand control, the "SSE Member Management Rules" and the "SZSE Member Management Rules" (hereinafter jointly referred to as "Member Management Rules") have made in special chapters the regulations for seats, PBUs and trading jurisdiction management.