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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.
NYSE Group, Inc. Issues Combined Report On Monthly Transaction For January 2007

Date 13/02/2007

NYSE Group, Inc. (NYSE: NYX) today reported January 2007 transaction volume in all securities traded by NYSE Group. This report represents the NYSE Group monthly volume release issued on a combined basis for NYSE and NYSE Arca.

CBOT Sets New Daily Record For Total Exchange Open Interest - Binary Options Over 24,000 In Open Interest

Date 13/02/2007

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) today announced that total exchange open interest reached a new daily record yesterday. Total exchange open interest hit 17,413,021 contracts, surpassing the previous record, 17,403,089 contracts, set on November 20, 2006.
SEC Staff Roundtable On International Financial Reporting Standards “Roadmap” Set For March 6

Date 13/02/2007

SEC Chairman Christopher Cox announced today that on March 6, 2007, senior SEC staff members from the Office of the Chief Accountant, the Division of Corporation Finance and the Office of International Affairs will hold a roundtable discussion on the “roadmap” regarding International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
TSX Group Chief Information Officer, John Cieslak, To Step Down - Brenda Hoffman Named As Successor

Date 13/02/2007

Richard Nesbitt, CEO of TSX Group Inc. today announced that after nearly seven years with the organization, John Cieslak, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer and Chief Administration Officer of TSX Group, will be stepping down from his position effective April 30, 2007. Mr. Nesbitt said, “John has done a tremendous job of leading the technology function at TSX – he and his team have brought our technology platform to a level that is second to none. His foresight, tec
Two Minneapolis Grain Exchange Memberships Sell For $80,000

Date 13/02/2007

The Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX or Exchange) announced today that two memberships sold yesterday at a record price of $80,000. These were the fifth and sixth memberships sold in the month of February, with all of them selling above $75,000.
KCBT Presidents' Day Holiday Schedule - Schedule For Days Surrounding Presidents' Day Holiday

Date 13/02/2007

In coordination with U.S. stock and commodity exchanges, the Kansas City Board of Trade will observe the following trading hours on the days before and after the upcoming Presidents' Day holiday on Monday, February 19, 2007. Friday, February 16 Normal trading hours