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ICE Statement On House Testimony To Agriculture Subcommittee

Date 12/07/2007

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) provided its testimony to the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Committee on Agriculture. The testimony will be delivered today, July 12.
IMC Securities B.V. To Be New member Of Oslo Børs

Date 12/07/2007

IMC Securities B.V. from The Netherlands will start direct trading in shares on Oslo Børs Friday 13 July 2007. IMC Securities B.V. is the fifth new member to trade directly on Oslo Børs this year.
Warsaw Stock Exchange Derivatives Market In 1st Half Of 2007

Date 12/07/2007

After the first half of 2007 the Warsaw Stock Exchange is on the fifth position concerning turnover volume on European index futures contracts, The WIG20 index futures contract is on the 9th position among futures on main European indices, The WIG20 index option is on the 12th position among options on the main European indices.
Accounting: European Commission Report Shows Progress On Standards Convergence In Key Partner Countries

Date 12/07/2007

The European Commission has published a report on the work underway in Canada, Japan and the United States on convergence between their national Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) and the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) used in the EU. The report also contains some preliminary information on convergence work in other important jurisdictions. Under EU accounting rules the Commission is required to inform the European Parlia
London Stock Exchange Launches Specialist Fund Market

Date 12/07/2007

The London Stock Exchange today announced that it will launch a dedicated new market for issuers of specialist funds. The Specialist Fund Market will meet demand from both issuers and institutional and other professional investors for a quotation on a regulated market in London that provides sufficient flexibility for specialist vehicles such as single strategy hedge funds and private equity vehicles. This will satisfy a market need which will exist between AIM and the Main Market once the FS

CESR Releases 2nd Set Of Guidance On The Operation Of The Market Abuse Directive

Date 12/07/2007

CESR today published its second set of guidance on the implementation of the Market Abuse Directive (Ref. CESR/06-562b). In this guidance CESR has developed a common understanding amongst its Members regarding treatment of the following aspects of the Directive and associated issues concerning market abuse:
Summary Of FESE Member Exchanges Statistics For The First Half Of 2007

Date 12/07/2007

During the month of June 2007, more than 58 million equity trades were done with a value close to 2,126 billion EUR which makes it one of the most active months ever.
UK’s Parliament Approves Regulatory Reform Of Financial Services

Date 12/07/2007

The UK Government today announced the successful passage through Parliament of the Regulatory Reform (Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) Order 2007. The Order will reduce a number of burdens currently placed on the FSA and business. These include removing some of the burdens placed on the FSA when consulting on guidance and lightening the authorisation requirements in relation to partnerships whose members change.
Mid-Term Formula One Season 2007: Performance Of The Dow Jones STOXX Grand Prix Index vs. The Dow Jones STOXX Global 1800 Index

Date 12/07/2007

Since the official start of the 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship season on March 16, 2007 sports' enthusiasts have seen nine spectacular races. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, is the leading driver so far. The Dow Jones STOXX Grand Prix Index which tracks 19 companies involved in the Formula One business is up 22,1%, whereas the Dow Jones STOXX Global 1800 Index comprising the 600 largest companies in the Americas, in Asia/Pacific and in Europe respectively has gained 8,7% only in th
Global HR And Recruitment Consultancy, Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT) Joins Dubai International Financial Centre - BBT Adds New Office To Meet Increasing Demand For Specialist HR Services And Recruitment Support In The Region's Banking & Finance Sector

Date 12/07/2007

Beresford Blake Thomas (BBT), the global human resource (HR) consulting and recruitment company, has been granted a licence by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to establish an office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). BBT, which is owned by Vedior, one of the world's largest recruitment companies, has been operating in the Middle East region for over three years, from offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and across a range of industry sectors, including Banking & Fina