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NYMEX To Change Margins For Natural Gas Basis Swap Futures Contract

Date 05/02/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced that it will change margins for its Sonat natural gas basis swap futures contract, beginning at the close of business tomorrow.
Enhancements To LME Plastics Futures Contracts Confirmed

Date 05/02/2007

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has today confirmed details and timescales for the introduction of major changes to its plastics futures contracts, for polypropylene and linear low density polyethylene, which it introduced in May 2005.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange To Begin Trading Three New Options On Tuesday, February 6

Date 05/02/2007

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) announced today that it will begin to trade three new options on February 6, 2007. The following options were all allocated to Timber Hill Inc.: Hittite Microwave Corporation (option/stock symbol: QDH/HITT) will trade on the March expiration cycle with initial expiration months of February, March, June and September. Position and exercise limits have been set at 75,000 contracts. Hillenbrand Industries, Inc. (option/stock symbol: HB) will tra
SGX Statement On Derivatives Trading (Update At 7.00pm)

Date 05/02/2007

SGX has identified non-routine log-in activities of some member firms this morning that inadvertently prevented access to the derivatives trading system. SGX and OMX, our service provider, have addressed the issue and normal derivatives trading resumed at 11.30am today.
James Kroeker Named Deputy Chief Accountant For Accounting In The Office Of The Chief Accountant

Date 05/02/2007

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of James L. Kroeker as Deputy Chief Accountant for Accounting in the Commission’s Office of the Chief Accountant. In his new position Mr. Kroeker will be responsible for resolution of accounting issues, rulemaking projects, and oversight of private sector accounting standard-setting efforts.

NYMEX Reports Record January 2007 Volume Averaged 1.65 Million Contracts Per Day, Up 45 Percent From Year Ago Period

Date 05/02/2007

Tremendous Increases In Electronic Volumes Set Records Across All Venues NYMEX Electronic Trading Volume Increases 538% COMEX Electronic Trading Volume Rises 515%
CBOT Opens New Visitor Center

Date 05/02/2007

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) announced today the unveiling of its new first floor Visitor Center (Center), located in the lobby of the Exchange’s landmark building at Jackson and LaSalle Streets.
Final Cash Offers* By Nightingale Acquisition Limited (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary Of The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.) For The Entire Issued And To Be Issued Share Capital Of London Stock Exchange Group Plc - Response To LSE’S Third Defence Document

Date 05/02/2007

The Board of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”) notes the publication of a third defence document (the “Circular”) by London Stock Exchange Group plc (“LSE”) earlier today.
Lava Trading Connects To ISE Stock Exchange

Date 05/02/2007

The International Securities Exchange (NYSE: ISE) today announced that Lava Trading Inc. has added the ISE Stock Exchange as an equity execution destination. Lava joins other trading solutions providers connected to the ISE Stock Exchange, including InstaQuote, MIXIT, Neovest, Portware, Orc Software, and Order Execution Services.
ICMA Appoints Kevin Milne To Head ICMA Ltd

Date 05/02/2007

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Milne to the position of Managing Director of ICMA Ltd, the UK subsidiary mainly responsible for operating the Association’s technology products and services. Mr Milne, who joins ICMA on February 19, 2007, will be a member of ICMA’s Executive Committee. The post of Managing Director of ICMA Ltd was previously held for over 20 years by Royston Lambert who retired in January.