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Copenhagen Stock Exchange Focus: Does Knowledge Of Economics Have An Impact On Investors' Decision Of Whether To Invest In Shares?

Date 28/04/2006

In issue no. 108 of Focus, Jesper Rangvid, Associate Professor, the Copenhagen Business School , presents the results of a study he conducted in cooperation with Charlotte Christiansen and Juanna S. Joensen on whether private investors with an education in economics are more likely to invest in shares than the average private investor.

Copenhagen Stock Exchange - Focus: Does Knowledge Of Economics Have An Impact On Investors’ Decision Of Whether To Invest In Shares?

Date 28/04/2006

In issue no. 108 of Focus, Jesper Rangvid, Associate Professor, the Copenhagen Business School1, presents the results of a study he conducted in cooperation with Charlotte Christiansen and Juanna S. Joensen on whether private investors with an education in economics are more likely to invest in shares than the average private investor.

CESR Publishes Responses Received To The Call For Evidence On Consolidation Of Market Transparency Data

Date 28/04/2006

To view the responses, click here.

Canadian Exchange Traded Fund Trades In Mexico - Mexican Market Helps Inter-List Barclays Canada’s ETF Based On S&P/TSX 60 Index

Date 28/04/2006

Mexican investors can now get a piece of Canadian market thanks to the inter-listing of the Barclays Canada’s iShares™ CDN S&P®/TSX™ 60 Index Fund, which began trading on the Global Market BMV in Mexico on April 18, 2006.

Appointment Of HKEx Chairman Approved

Date 28/04/2006

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) today received the written approval of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on the appointment of Ronald Arculli as Chairman of HKEx.

American Stock Exchange Launches iShares Silver Trust - Fourth Commodity-Linked Investment Product To List On Amex

Date 28/04/2006

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) announced today that it has launched trading in its fourth commodity-linked investment product with the launch of the iShares Silver Trust (Ticker: SLV) by Barclays Global Investors.

Tokyo Stock Exchange: To All Investors And Concerned Parties- Regarding Urgent Increase In System Capacity

Date 27/04/2006

In February this year, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) announced its plan for urgent measures to increase system capacity in an effort to ensure the trustworthiness of the market. Upon subsequent study, TSE has decided to implement the following measures in May.

Tokyo Commodity Exchange Price Limit And Margin For May 2006

Date 27/04/2006

Margins and price limits to be applied for the trades in May 2006 are as follows: (Unit: JPY) Commodity Contract Month Initial*1 Spot Month

The Spanish Exchange Trades 104 New Warrants Issued By Commerzbank - With These Issues, The Number Of New Warrants Traded On The Market This Year Stands At 1,202

Date 27/04/2006

The Spanish Exchange today began to trade 104 new warrants issued by Commerzbank. The incorporation of these issues brings the total figure to 1,953 warrants traded on the market, which are based on over 80 underlying assets. The new issues are linked to domestic and foreign shares and indices as well as exchange rates.

The Montréal Exchange Announces Its Financial Results For The First Quarter Of 2006

Date 27/04/2006

Highlights (Q1 2006 vs. Q1 2005) Revenues of $19.1 million compared to $14.6 million Net earnings of $4.9 million, up $0.7 million Diluted earnings per share of $0.58, up from $0.49