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FTSE UK Index Series Review – Diary Notice

Date 27/11/2008

FTSE Group (FTSE), the global index provider, will announce results of the quarterly review of the FTSE UK Index Series after the UK market close on Wednesday 10th December 2008. The indices within this series include the FTSE 100 Index, FTSE 250 Index and FTSE All-Share Index.
Bombay Stock Exchange: Market Closed On November 27, 2008

Date 27/11/2008

Considering the prevailing abnormal situation and govt.'s advise to people to stay at home, it has been decided to keep the market close for the day. The expiry in F&O and settlement due today, stands postponed to the next working day,
SGX Seeks Public Views To Enhance Transparency In Short Selling Activities

Date 27/11/2008

Singapore Exchange Limited (“SGX”) currently publishes the daily list of buying-in securities and details of the prices and volumes of shares bought-in to keep the investing public informed of the short selling activities that fail delivery in our marketplace. SGX is of the view that any information disclosed on short selling activities should be timely, not unduly burdensome and maintain commercial confidentiality.
The Spanish Stock Exchange To Offer Trading With Up To Four Decimal Places In 2009 - A Boost To Stock’s Liquidity

Date 27/11/2008

Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) will in the next few months increase the trading options offered by its electronic trading platform (SIBE) by offering the possibility of buying and selling shares with up to four decimal places.
Reprimand Issued By The SIX Swiss Exchange Against Orascom Development Holding Ltd

Date 27/11/2008

SIX Swiss Exchange has issued a reprimand against Orascom Development Holding Ltd on the grounds of a breach of IFRS financial reporting standards in its 2008 semi-annual statements. The reprimand relates to the incorrect calculation of earnings per share.

New Specifications Approved For Derivatives Contracts On The RTS Index And Sectoral RTS Indices

Date 27/11/2008

On November 20th, 2008 the RTS Board of Directors approved the new specifications of the following contracts: futures contract on the RTS Index; futures contract on the RTS Index – Oil & Gas; futures contract on the RTS Index – Consumer & Retail; futures contract on the RTS Index - Telecom; Options contract on the RTS Index futures contract.
SGX Statement On Last Trading Day Of SGX CNX Nifty Index Futures November 08 Contract To Move To 28 November 2008

Date 27/11/2008

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) would like to inform all Members that the Last Trading Day of the SGX Nifty Index Futures’ November 2008 Contract will be shifted to 28 November 2008. This is in line with clause 2.8 of the SGX CNX Nifty Index Futures' Contract Specifications.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange Holds Directors’ Meeting Yesterday

Date 27/11/2008

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) held the 28th meeting for the 3rd board of directors yesterday chaired by CHEN Dong Zheng, the Director General and Secretary of Party Committee of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The meeting studied the scientific concept of development and analyzed tasks deployment under the current circumstances.
NASDAQ OMX Commodities And Nord Pool Spot Chosen To Deliver Market And Clearing Services For The UK Wholesale Power Market

Date 26/11/2008

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced today that NASDAQ OMX Commodities and Nord Pool Spot AS have been chosen by the Futures & Options Association (FOA) in UK to establish a spot and cash-settled derivatives power market with a full range of clearing services.
IOSCO Technical Committee Launches Task Forces To Support G-20 Aims

Date 26/11/2008

The International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) Technical Committee met by teleconference on 24 November to craft a detailed work program to address the continuing market turmoil, focused on strengthening financial markets and investor protections.