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Joaquín Almunia, European Commissioner For Economic And Monetary Affairs - Sustainable Financial Markets For European Citizens In A Global Era - 5th Annual European Financial Services Conference Brussels, 23 January 2007

Date 29/01/2007

Ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured to address this important conference on developments in the European financial services sector. I would like to focus my remarks today on three main themes. The first theme will be the current state of progress in creating a single market for financial services in Europe; The second theme will be the link between financial integration and improving the economic welfare of Europe's citizens; and For my third
National Stock Exchange Names Jacob T. Mulaikal Chief Operating Officer - Michael B. Traynor Chief Strategy Officer - And Lori A. Ragus Assistant Vice President And Senior Regulatory Counsel

Date 29/01/2007

National Stock Exchange(R), Inc. (NSX(SM)) today announced the appointment of three officers: Jacob T. Mulaikal as Chief Operating Officer, in addition to his current position as NSX's Chief Financial Officer; Michael B. Traynor as Chief Strategy Officer; and Lori A. Ragus as Assistant Vice President and Senior Regulatory Counsel.
NYMEX To Change Margins For Propane Futures Contracts

Date 29/01/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its propane futures contracts, beginning at the close of business tomorrow.
Mini-SPX Index Options (XSP) Traded At CBOE Set New Volume Record - 118,862 Contracts Change Hands On Friday, January 26, 2007

Date 29/01/2007

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced that volume in Mini-SPX Index (XSP) options set a new single-day record when 118,862 contracts traded at CBOE on Friday, January 26th. Min-SPX options are based on 1/10th the value of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Friday's volume beats the previous record for XSP options of 54,115 contracts, set over a year ago, on January 18, 2006. Open interest in XSP options stood at 923,280 contracts at the start of trading today.
CBOT Top Daily Volume & Open Interest Records for Friday, January 26

Date 29/01/2007

Daily: Energy - Futures Open Interest Record New Record: 1,662 Jan 26, 2007 Old Record: 1,554 Jan 24, 2007 Daily: OTC Ethanol Forward Month Swap - Futures Open Interest Record New Record: 1,208 Jan 26, 2007 Old Record: 1,102 Jan 19, 2007

Tokyo Commodity Exchange Price Limit And Margin For February 2007

Date 29/01/2007

Margins and price limits to be applied for the trades in February 2007 are as follows: (Unit: JPY) Commodity Contract Month Initial*1 Spot Month*2
HKEx Status Report On New Product And Market Development Initiatives - Status As Of 15 January 2007

Date 29/01/2007

The following initiatives are subject to market support and regulatory approval so they may not be implemented. HKEx will announce further details of these initiatives as they progress. Initiative Status
Three New Market Makers To Join NewEuroMTS

Date 29/01/2007

NewEuroMTS, the reference market for euro-denominated bonds issued by the Member States that entered the European Union since May 1, 2004, is pleased to announce that Bank BPH SA, Bank Pekao SA and WestLB AG will join as new market makers, bringing the total number of dealers supporting liquidity for these bonds to 27.
SEC: MBIA Settles Securities Fraud Charges For Misuse Of Reinsurance Contracts - Company To Pay $50 Million Penalty

Date 29/01/2007

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced settled securities fraud charges against MBIA Inc., one of the nation’s largest insurers of municipal bonds, arising out of a sham reinsurance transaction that was restated in 2005, which the company had previously entered into to avoid having to recognize a $170 million loss. MBIA suffered the loss when, in 1998, the Allegheny Health, Education and Research Foundation (AHERF) defaulted on bonds guaranteed by MBIA and MBIA was forced to make go
Futures And Options Association (FOA) Brings Derivatives Focus To The European Financial Markets Federation

Date 29/01/2007

The European Financial Markets Federation (EFMF) is pleased to announce that the Futures and Options Association (FOA) has joined the Federation. The FOA joins five major national and international associations which are existing members of EFMF; Associazione Italiana Operatori Mercati dei Capitali (ASSIOM), the Euro Debt Market Association (AMTE), the European Securities Forum (ESF), the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and the National Securities Market Association (NSMA, R