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Golden Agri-Resources And Jardine Matheson Holdings To Join STI In First Index Review

Date 11/09/2008

Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), Singapore Exchange (SGX) and FTSE Group (FTSE) announced today the results of the first review of the Straits Times Index (STI) and FTSE ST Index Series.
Clearstream First Settlement System Legally Recognized For Japanese Municipal And Corporate Bonds

Date 11/09/2008

Clearstream is the first securities settlement system outside Japan to have become a legally recognized intermediary by the Japanese authorities for Corporate Bonds and Municipal Bonds meaning that Clearstream’s customers are fully protected under Japanese law for their bondholdings in Clearstream.
Tokyo Grain Exchange: Daily Price Limits For Raw Sugar Futures From Sep. 12, 2008

Date 11/09/2008

Daily price limits of Raw Sugar futures are 1,000 yen for Sep. 12, 2008.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Launching A Study Group On Post-Trade Processing Of OTC Derivatives Trades

Date 11/09/2008

In recent years, OTC derivatives markets such as the interest rate and credit derivatives markets have continued to expand both domestically and internationally.
SII Sets Up Educational Trust Fund Offering Scholarships

Date 11/09/2008

Students studying in the area of securities and investments can now benefit from a new dedicated educational trust fund set up by the Securities & Investment Institute. It is the first time that the SII has itself set aside funds to encourage excellence amongst students and so financially support the valuable work in the education sector.

CESR Comments To EFRAG On The IASB Discussion Paper On Financial Instruments With The Characteristics Of Equity

Date 11/09/2008

CESR, through its standing committee on financial reporting CESR-Fin, sent a comment letter to EFRAG on the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG). In the letter mentioned, CESR expresses its opinion on a discussion paper on 'Financial Instruments with the characteristics of Equity' issued by the IASB, the International Accounting Standards Board.
Euroclear Bank Eases Overnight Financing Between European And Asian Markets

Date 11/09/2008

Euroclear Bank is bridging a gap between European and Asian financial entities engaging in overnight securities financing. With Euroclear Bank’s recent move to expand its operational capabilities in Hong Kong and the growing appetite for crossborder securities financing using Asian securities as collateral, Euroclear Bank is easing liquidity challenges in the global capital markets.
Management Transactions: SWX Swiss Exchange Ltd Opens Investigation Against Lonza Group AG

Date 11/09/2008

The SWX Swiss Exchange Ltd has instituted an investigation against Lonza Group AG on the grounds of a possible breach of Art. 74a of the Listing Rules (disclosure of management transactions). Investigatory proceedings will continue for an indefinite period. The SWX will announce its findings, although no information will be provided while the proceedings are ongoing.
Keynote Address By Mr Chew Sutat, Executive Vice President & Head Of Market Development, Singapore Exchange At Derivatives World Asia 2008 At Raffles City Convention Centre On 11 September 2008

Date 11/09/2008

Mr Colin Packham, Deputy Editor, FOW, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, 1. Good morning. On behalf of the Singapore Exchange, I am delighted that FOW has brought the Derivatives World exhibition to Singapore for the 15th consecutive year. It is always a pleasure to see our partners and customers from around the world congregated here. I would also like to extend a
CME Group Announces Early Open On Sunday For Energy Products On CME Globex And ClearPort Related To Hurricane Ike

Date 10/09/2008

CME Group, the world's largest and most diverse derivatives exchange, has announced that it will extend trading hours for energy futures and options contracts on the CME Globex® and ClearPort® electronic trading and clearing platforms due to the potential impact of Hurricane Ike on the US Gulf Coast this weekend.