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Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Set Futures Trading Volume Record

Date 20/02/2008

On Feb. 19, 2008, the trading volume of futures contracts on ZCE (Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange) peaked at 2127184 contracts, surpassing the previous record of 1943372 contracts set on Feb. 15, 2008.
Tokyo Commodity Exchange And Osaka Securities Exchange Sign MoU

Date 20/02/2008

The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) and the Osaka Securities Exchange Co., Ltd. (OSE) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on comprehensive co-operation between the two exchanges.
Bovespa Holding And BM&F Enter Into Discussions Regarding The Purpose Of Integrating Their Activities

Date 19/02/2008

BOVESPA HOLDING S.A. (BOVH3) and BOLSA DE MERCADORIAS & FUTUROS-BM&F S.A. (BMEF3), subject to the provisions of paragraph 4 of article 157 of Law No.6404/1976 and of CVM Instruction 358/2002, hereby inform that: (i) They have entered into discussions on an exclusive basis with the purpose of integrating their activities. This exclusivity shall be in effect through the coming sixty (60)-day period, during which none of the parties shall initiate any transactions with any
CalPERS Sets Guidelines For New Asset Class - Commodities, Forestland, Inflation-Linked Bonds

Date 19/02/2008

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) today adopted policies for investments in commodities, forestland, and bonds – three components of the new Inflation-Linked Asset Class (ILAC).
BATS Exchange Application Available For Public Comment - SEC Publishes Document On Its Public Website

Date 19/02/2008

BATS Trading Inc., operator of the BATS ECN, received notification from the Securities and Exchange Commission that the BATS exchange application has been published and is available for public comment.

CalPERS California Initiative Program Deploys Private Equity Capital To Overlooked Markets

Date 19/02/2008

The California Initiative Program, which is designed to invest in traditionally underserved markets, has generated $205 million in gains and funded over 217 companies ranging in size from three to more than 22,000 employees across a full spectrum of industries, according to a report today to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).
And The Oscar Goes To ........ Performance Of The Dow Jones Wilshire U.S. Broadcasting & Entertainment Index Vs. Dow Jones Wilshire 5000 - U.S. Releases Of Best Motion Picture Nominees

Date 19/02/2008

The 80th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony will be held on February 24, 2008. The Dow Jones Wilshire U.S. Broadcasting & Entertainment IndexSM tracks the performance of publicly traded film production companies as well as the entertainment industry on which the success of movies have an impact.
NYMEX To Change Margins For Some Financially Settled Electricity Futures Contracts

Date 19/02/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for some of its financially settled electricity futures contracts on NYMEX ClearPort®, effective at the close of business on February 21.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 19/02/2008

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Tuesday, February 19, 2008: InStorage Real Estate Investment Trust (TSXVN:IS.UN) will be removed from the index. The company will graduate to trade on the TSX under the same ticker symbol.
NYMEX To Change Margins For Some NYMEX Softs Futures Contracts

Date 19/02/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its NYMEX Cocoa and Sugar No.11 contracts, effective at the close of business on February 21.