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New Senior Appointments At PLUS Markets

Date 14/02/2007

PLUS Markets Group plc (“PLUS Markets” or “the Company”) is pleased to confirm two new senior appointments to its management team.
HKEx Decides Not To Proceed With Phase 2B Reduction Of Minimum Securities Trading Spreads

Date 14/02/2007

The Board of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) today decided not to proceed with the Phase 2B reduction of minimum trading spreads, which applies to securities trading between $0.25 and $2. Phase 2A covered securities trading between $2 and $20.
Deutsche Börse Signs Agreement With Bombay Stock Exchange To Pick Up 5% Stake, For Rs 189 Crore At Rs 5,200 Per Share

Date 14/02/2007

Leading European exchange operator and transaction services provider, Deutsche Börse, today signed a definitive agreement with BSE to invest in a 5 percent stake for Rs 189 crore at a price of Rs 5,200 per share (USD 42.7 million), and also to explore ways of strengthening their collective competencies across a broad spectrum of business areas. The transaction puts the value of BSE of Rs 3,777 crore (USD 854 million).
LCH.Clearnet Announces Repurchase

Date 14/02/2007

The Board of LCH.Clearnet Group Limited (LCH.Clearnet) announces today that it has reached agreement in principle regarding the repurchase of the majority of the shares held by its largest shareholder, Euronext. It is expected that the key terms of this repurchase will involve: The early redemption of the redeemable convertible preference shares of LCH.Clearnet (redeemable in December 2008 under their terms) held by Euronext at their redemption value of approximately €199 millio
Euronext Reaches Agreement In Principle With LCH.Clearnet For The Reduction Of Its Interest In The Latter

Date 14/02/2007

Euronext and LCH.Clearnet Group Ltd. have recently been engaged in discussions regarding Euronext's investment in LCH.Clearnet, consisting of ordinary shares (representing 24.9% of LCH.Clearnet's fully-diluted share capital) and redeemable, convertible preference shares (representing 16.6% of LCH.Clearnet's fully-diluted share capital, which are redeemable under their terms in December 2008). The parties have reached an agreement in principle for the early redemption of all of the RCPS and th

Euronext 2006 Revenues Exceeded €1.1bn, Delivering An All-Time Record

Date 14/02/2007

Highest fourth quarter ever, Full Year revenues in 2006 amounting to €1,102.2m, up 14.6%, Ongoing strong market conditions.
The Middle East’s First Energy Futures Exchange Welcomes Lord Mayor Of London John Stuttard

Date 14/02/2007

The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (DME), a joint venture between Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, and the New York Mercantile Exchange Inc. (NYMEX), was delighted to welcome the The Right Honorable The Lord Mayor of London, Alderman John Stuttard, today.
DIFC Governor Hosts Lord Mayor Of The City Of London - Stresses Mutual Benefits Of Economic Ties - Highlights Growth Of London-Based Companies At DIFC

Date 14/02/2007

His Excellency Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today welcomed the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman John Stuttard. The visit underscored the growing economic ties between London and Dubai, two of the world’s most dynamic investment capitals, and the strategic importance of that relationship.
CME Announces Presidents Day Trading Hours

Date 13/02/2007

CME has announced the following trading schedule in conjunction with the Presidents Day holiday (all times are Central time): Friday, Feb. 16<
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 13/02/2007

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes: The unitholders of Calpine Power Income Fund (TSX:CF.UN) have accepted the $CDN13.00 cash offer from Harbinger Capital Partners. Calpine Power Income Fund will be removed from the S&P/TSX Composite and Capped Composite, the S&P/TSX SmallCap, the S&P/TSX Capped Utilities and the S&P/TSX Income Trust Indices. The transaction will be effective after the close of Wednesday, February 14, 2007.