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European Memorandum Of Understanding On Cross-border Financial Stability

Date 19/06/2008

This Memorandum of Understanding is to ensure cooperation in financial crisis between EU Financial Supervisory Authorities, Central Banks and Finance Ministries. The Memorandum applies both in normal times to enhance the preparedness of the parties to deal with a cross-border systemic financial crisis and in a crisis situation, regardless of its origin.
HKEx: Streamlining Admission And Registration Procedures For Exchange Participants

Date 19/06/2008

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) jointly announced today (Thursday) a comprehensive streamlining of: (1) the admission procedures for Exchange Participants (EPs); and (2) the registration and approval procedures for their staff members and substantial shareholders, effective 20 June 2008 (tomorrow).
ASX: Continued Improvement In Corporate Governance Reporting

Date 19/06/2008

The latest review by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) of reporting against the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s Principles and Recommendations shows that listed entities, both companies and trusts, continue to improve their corporate governance reporting.
The Total Open Interest of Futures Contracts On Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Hits A New High Again

Date 19/06/2008

On Jun. 17, 2008, the total open interest of futures contracts on Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) hit a new high again at 1414270 contracts, exceeding the last record of 1408318 contracts set on Jun. 12, 2008.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 18/06/2008

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes: The shareholders of Equigold NL (ASX:EQI) have approved the takeover offer from Lihir Gold Ltd. (NASDAQ:LIHR). The relative weight of Lihir Gold Ltd. ADR will increase in the S&P/TSX Global Gold and Global Mining indices after the close of trading on Friday, June 20, 2008, to reflect the issuance of new shares as part of the transaction.

SIFMA Welcomes China-U.S. Agreement To Negotiate Bilateral Investment Treaty

Date 18/06/2008

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) today praised the start of U.S.-China Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) negotiations for providing an excellent opportunity to increase market access while ensuring non-discriminatory and transparent treatment for financial services firms.
European Primary Markets Division Announces Its 2008 Board Of Directors - SIFMA Equity Product Focus Expands To Europe

Date 18/06/2008

The European Primary Markets Division (EPMD), a division of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), today announced its Board of Directors. John Crompton, head of equity capital markets for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Merrill Lynch will chair the new equity-focused initiative and Christoph Stanger, co-head EMEA equity capital markets of Goldman Sachs, will be vice chair. Daniel Bushner, partner at Ashurst, will act as secretary.
KCBT Wheat Daily Price Limits For Trade Date June 19, 2008 At 60 Cents

Date 18/06/2008

Price limits for KCBT hard red winter wheat futures are at 60 cents for trade date June 19, 2008 (effective with the June 18 evening session).
CBOE Seat Sells For New High Of $3.3 Million - Second Consecutive Day Of Record Membership Prices

Date 18/06/2008

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced that a CBOE seat, or membership, traded for a new all-time high of $3,300,000 earlier today.Today's record surpassed yesterday's record membership price of $3,200,000.During 2008 a total of 76 seats have changed hands at CBOE.
TSX Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report - June 15, 2008

Date 18/06/2008

Please find below the Top 20 Largest Consolidated Short Position Report Highlights. The report is produced twice monthly, effective the 15th and the end of each month. The report below covers the 2-week period ending June 15, 2008.