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Date 31/08/2005

Tokyo Stock Exchange Will Start Discussion With Korea Exchange For Promoting Cross-Border Trading

As of August 31, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. and Korea Exchange, Inc. (hereafter collectively referred to as the "Exchanges") expressed their intent to begin a discussion for promoting cross border securities trading between two countries.
Date 31/08/2005

TFEX And TCH Accept 20 Pioneer Brokers As Members

The Thailand Futures Exchange Pcl. (TFEX) and Thailand Clearing House Co. Ltd. (TCH) have approved 20 members as futures brokers. These firms will participate in a system test in October. An additional 12 members may be accepted within the next 6 months.
Date 31/08/2005

SeDeX-Securitised Derivatives Market: 201 Million Euro Daily Average Turnover In July (+339.5% Vs July 2004) Borsa Italiana Leader In Europe

SeDeX, the Borsa Italiana’s securitised derivatives market (covered warrant and certificates), recorded in July a 339,5% increase in turnover in comparison with July 2004; the average daily turnover was equal to 201 million euro and the average daily number of contracts equal to 16.000 (+19% vs July 2004). In the first seven months of the year the market recorded an increase of 159% from the same period of 2004: the daily average turnover was 161,1 million euro and 16.300 the contracts (+4
Date 31/08/2005

S&P/CITIC Indices – Statement On Treatment Of Buy Back Of Shares

As a part of the compensation plan for the Full-Circulation Scheme, many companies have announced plans to buy back their stock and hold them for a minimum of six months, after which period it is anticipated that they will be sold in the market again.
Date 31/08/2005

Review Of The Number Of Foreign Shares - Focus: The Use Of And The Reaction To Annual And Interim Reports On The Danish Stock Market

In Focus no. 102, associate professors* Ken L. Bechmann, Johannes Raaballe and Peter Raahauge conclude that the Danish equity market operates more efficiently than previous studies have shown when listed companies publish financial announcements.

Date 31/08/2005

OMX To Focus Technology Business On Marketplaces

OMX today announces that it will sharpen its focus on marketplaces (exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories) through a planned divestment of its technology business targeting banks and brokerage firms. This will result in a strengthened and more focused technology business.
Date 31/08/2005

Nymex To Change Margins For NYMEX ClearPort® Petroleum Products & Spread Futures Contracts

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., today announced margin increases for petroleum products and spread futures contracts on NYMEX ClearPort®, effective at the close of business today.
Date 31/08/2005

NYMEX Reiterates Rule in Light of EPA Gasoline Announcement

Today, the EPA, in a press conference, announced that it was providing a limited waiver to 46 states, including New York and New Jersey, regarding volatility requirements in unleaded gasoline effective immediately through September 15, 2005. As soon as the specifics of the announcement are provided, they will be forwarded.
Date 31/08/2005

Nymex Changes Margins For Natural Gas Swing Swap Futures Contracts

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., today announced margin rates change for its natural gas swing swap futures contracts, effective at the close of business today.
Date 31/08/2005

NYBOT Takes Actions Concerning September 2005 Coffee C Deliveries From The Port Of New Orleans

In order to promote the fair and orderly delivery of the September 2005 Coffee “C”® futures contract, the Board of Trade of the City of New York Inc. (NYBOT®) has declared all delivery notices issued for the port of New Orleans with respect to the September 2005 contract to be null and void effective Thursday, September 1st.