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SEC Announces Start Of $357 Million Fair Fund Distribution Process In Fannie Mae Settlement

Date 30/04/2007

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the beginning of the distribution process for a $357 million Fair Fund created as part of a settlement last year with Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) on charges of financial fraud in connection with the preparation of its annual and quarterly financial statements. The distribution is expected to be completed by October.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange To Begin Trading Eleven New Options On Tuesday, May 1

Date 30/04/2007

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) announced today that it will begin to trade an additional eleven new options on May 1, 2007.
Six CBOE Seats Traded This Morning - Four Sales Today Topped Last Week's Records

Date 30/04/2007

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced that six CBOE seats, or memberships, traded this morning. Two of the sales, for a price of $2,300,000 each, equaled last week's record high price set on Monday, April 23rd. A third sale was recorded this morning for $2,395,000, while three sales for $2,400,000 respectively, established a new all-time high for CBOE.
CME Expands Foreign Exchange Product Team With New Hires

Date 30/04/2007

CME, the world's largest and most diverse derivatives exchange and the largest regulated marketplace for foreign exchange (FX) trading, today announced that it has expanded its FX team by appointing Craig LeVeille as Director, FX Products and Michael Hohman as Associate Director, FX Products. These newly created positions are designed to focus on selling CME FX products to FCMs, hedge funds, brokers, banks, proprietary trading groups, institutions and other current and potential clients worldwid
Eurex And ISE To Create Largest Transatlantic Derivatives Marketplace

Date 30/04/2007

Deutsche Börse: Eurex to offer 67.50 USD per ISE share Combination forms largest transatlantic derivatives marketplace with leading positions in index, equity and long term interest rate derivatives in USD and EUR Complementary member and product base create new growth opportunities across asset classes and national boundaries ISE will continue to operate as a separate SEC regulated entity in its current governance structure and use the ISE brand USD 50 million in s

Deutsche Börse: Thomas Eichelmann To Become New CFO

Date 30/04/2007

Thomas Eichelmann has been appointed the next Chief Financial Officer of Deutsche Börse AG. The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse approved the contract of employment on Monday. Deutsche Börse will determine the date for Eichelmann’s appointment in consultation with his current employer Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.
NYSE Group Lists First Russian ETF In The U.S.

Date 30/04/2007

NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) subsidiary, NYSE Group, Inc. todayannounced the listing of Market Vectors – Russia ETF (NYSE: RSX). As the first ETF focused on offering investors exposure to a broad spectrum of Russian companies, RSX is sponsored by Van Eck Global and is designed to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the DAXglobal® Russia + Index (DXRPUS).
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange To Begin Trading One New Option On Tuesday, May 1

Date 30/04/2007

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) announced today that it will begin to trade one new option on May 1, 2007. The following option was allocated to Susquehanna Investment Group:
Deutsche Börse Contemplates Acquisition Of International Securities Exchange

Date 30/04/2007

Deutsche Börse AG is contemplating to acquire the International Securities Exchange (ISE) through Eurex, a joint venture between SWX Swiss Exchange and Deutsche Börse AG, in a negotiated transaction for approximately USD 2.8 billion in cash, or USD 67.50 per ISE share. The Executive Board of Deutsche Börse AG has resolved to recommend the transaction to its Supervisory Board for approval. The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse AG, the Supervisory Board of SWX and the ISE Board of Directors shal
ISE Announces Possible Business Combination

Date 30/04/2007

In response to a press statement issued today by Deutsche Boerse AG, the International Securities Exchange Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ISE) confirmed that it is in advanced discussions that could lead to a possible business combination with Eurex. The transaction is still subject to the negotiation of final terms and documentation as well as approval by ISE's Board of Directors.