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SGX Launches SGX Asiaclear<SMALL><SUP>TM</SMALL></SUP> Facility For OTC Clearing And Clears First OTC Trades

Date 16/05/2006

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) today officially launched the SGX AsiaClear? facility for clearing of over-the-counter (OTC) oil swaps and forward freight agreements (FFAs).
SEC Charges Former Video Game CEO In Junk Fax Scam

Date 16/05/2006

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged the former Chief Executive Officer of Seattle-based video game developer Infinium Labs, Inc., for his role in a fraudulent “junk fax” scheme to promote the company’s stock. The Commission alleges that Timothy M. Roberts, 36, of Longboat Key, Fla., authorized the fax promotion and reaped more than $400,000 by unloading his Infinium Labs shares in the ensuing run-up in trading volume.
SEC Chairman Cox Meets With Korea Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Yoon

Date 16/05/2006

SEC Chairman Christopher Cox and Korea Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Yoon Jeung-Hyun met last week and discussed the importance of compatible approaches to furthering investor protection, including through enhanced enforcement cooperation. Both SEC Chairman Cox and FSC Chairman Yoon expressed their personal support for entering into a regular, high-level bilateral dialogue that would enhance the quality of regulatory discussions, foster regulatory transparency and effectively address
Rakon Propels NZX SciTech Index Into Action

Date 16/05/2006

New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) has launched a new index to recognise and promote the breadth of science and technology companies currently listed in New Zealand.
Presentation By HKEx Chief Executive: Improving Issuer Information Dissemination Regime

Date 16/05/2006

Click here to download the presentation by HKEx Chief Executive Paul Chow at the luncheon hosted by The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies.

Precious Metals Prices Plummet - DGCX Volumes Cross 6000 Mark - New records Galore On DGCX – Highest Volumes And Highest Open Interest

Date 16/05/2006

A galore of new records were set on DGCX as trading began for the new week. DGCX registered a new record for traded volumes per day with 6062 contracts being traded. It surpassed by miles the earlier record of 4956 contracts traded on April 20, 2006. The open interest in the near-term gold contracts was at a new record high. Finally, precious metals prices plummeted during the day with gold futures registering their biggest single-day fall of over 4%. Silver prices fell by more than 7% during th
Payment And Securities Settlement Systems: European Commission Consults Industry On Evaluation Of Settlement Finality Directive

Date 16/05/2006

The European Commission is inviting industry, consumers and other stakeholders to comment on the evaluation report on the Settlement Finality Directive (see IP/05/1613), which identified a number of areas where the Directive could possibly be revised. The Commission will also discuss the report with Member States and the European Central Bank within the f
OMX Launches The Alternative Market First North In Sweden

Date 16/05/2006

OMX launches the Nordic alternative market First North in Sweden, offering smaller and growing companies easy access to the Nordic and global financial markets. The requirements on First North are lighter than on OMX’s regulated markets. Trading on First North in Sweden is planned to start on June 12, 2006 and is yet another step towards broadening the services for Nordic companies and investors.
OFT Lifts Interim Order And Allows LME To Extend Trading Hours

Date 16/05/2006

The OFT has yesterday withdrawn an interim measures direction that had been issued to the London Metal Exchange (LME) on 27 February 2006.
NZX Welcomes Rakon Limited To NZSX Market

Date 16/05/2006

New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) is pleased to welcome Rakon Limited (Rakon) to the NZSX Market today.