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HKEx Publishes A Booklet To Mark The 20th Anniversary Of Hang Seng Index Futures

Date 15/05/2006

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has published a booklet to mark the 20th anniversary of Hang Seng Index (HSI) Futures, which began trading on 6 May 1986. The booklet gives an overview of the development of HSI Futures and Options, and explains their characteristics as well as how they are traded. The booklet also covers statistical data, including the trading volume and open interest, of HSI Futures and Options since their launch.
Facilitating Transatlantic Derivatives Business: U.S. (CFTC) And EU Regulators, Through CESR, Take Joint Steps To Respond To Industry Concerns And To Facilitate Transatlantic Business By Use Of Online Guides

Date 15/05/2006

To enhance transparency in the transatlantic derivatives business, a joint task force of regulators from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR), today published ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ in the form of “online guides” for conducting derivatives business in the U.S. and the European Union (EU). These guides include country specific information regarding regulation and supervision in the U.S. and in Europe, with informatio
Exchange Data International Launches EDI UK Tax For Tax Professionals And Individual Investor Tax Returns

Date 15/05/2006

Exchange Data International (EDI), the premier provider of high-quality, accurate international securities data, has launched EDI UK Tax, a cost-effective data feed designed to complement tax return software. Using EDI’s UK Tax, accountants and other tax professionals will save time, reduce errors and ultimately decrease the cost of preparing individual investor tax returns.
Euronext: Alternext Celebrates Success On Its First Anniversary, On Course For Continued Growth

Date 15/05/2006

Alternext, the Euronext market tailored to the needs of small to medium-size companies, is celebrating its first anniversary this month, having opened for business on 17 May 2005.
EU Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy In China 15 – 19 May 2006: Advancing The International Regulatory Agenda

Date 15/05/2006

EU Internal Market Commissioner Charlie McCreevy starts the first day of a six day visit to China. The Commissioner will visit Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong where he will have discussions with the Chinese authorities and business leaders on macro economic and financial regulatory issues, public procurement, accounting and intellectual property rights.(see Annex for outline programme)

EU Emissions Trading Scheme Delivers First Verified Emissions Data For Installations

Date 15/05/2006

The European Commission today released the 2005 carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions data and compliance status of more than 9,400 installations covered by the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. For four Member States – Cyprus, Luxembourg, Malta and Poland – no information has been received as their emission allowance registries are not yet operational. The Emissions Trading Scheme enables greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector and energy-intensive industrial plants to be cut
Dubai Gold And Commodities Exchange Xchange Newswire - May 15, 2006

Date 15/05/2006

Click here to download the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange Xchange Newswire for May 15, 2006.
CBOT Corn Futures Contract Sets Volume Record - CBOT Sets New Exchange-Wide Open Interest Record

Date 15/05/2006

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) announced today that its Corn futures contracts achieved a new volume record on Friday, May 12. The Exchange’s Corn futures trading volume was 336,422 contracts, eclipsing the previous record of 331,455 set on March 31, 2006.
CBOT 2-Yr. Treasury Note Futures Open Interest Surpasses 600,000 Contracts

Date 15/05/2006

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) announced today that on May 10, 2006, open interest in its Two-Year U.S. Treasury Note futures contract reached a new high for the tenth straight trading session, surpassing the 600,000 contract mark for the first time. Open interest expanded to 607,802 contracts, compared with the prior day’s record of 588,177 contracts.
CBOE And CFE Trading Schedule For Memorial Day Holiday

Date 15/05/2006

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and the CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) announced the following trading schedule in observance of the Memorial Day holiday: Friday, May 26: CBOE interest rate options products will close at 12:00 Noon CDT (Chicago time). Regular trading hours will be observed for all other CBOE and CFE products.