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UK's Financial Services Authority Signs Regulatory Cooperation Agreement With The CFTC

Date 20/11/2006

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States' Commodities and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to strengthen cooperation on the exchange of regulatory information which will support cross-market surveillance operations.
Sultanate Of Oman Takes 30% Equity Stake In Dubai Mercantile Exchange

Date 20/11/2006

The Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) today announced that it has reached a consensus for agreement with the Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (DME) to acquire a 30% equity stake in the DME, the Middle East’s first energy futures exchange.
NASDAQ Response To Rejection Of Offer For LSE

Date 20/11/2006

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ") notes the announcement made by London Stock Exchange Group plc ("LSE") in response to the announcement of the Final Offers (see Note) for LSE (the "Offer Announcement").
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission And The U.K. Financial Services Authority Sign An MOU To Address Cross-Border Market Surveillance Concerns

Date 20/11/2006

On November 17, 2006, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.K. Financial Services Authority (FSA) signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) concerning consultation, cooperation and the exchange of information related to market oversight. The MOU was signed by CFTC Chairman Reuben Jeffery III and FSA Chairman Callum McCarthy.
The International Securities Exchange Begins Publishing Underlying Rates For ISE FX Options(TM)- Now Available Through Leading Market Data Vendors

Date 20/11/2006

The International Securities Exchange (NYSE: ISE) today announced that it has begun disseminating the underlying rates for ISE FX OptionsTM, its recently announced foreign currency options product. Early dissemination of the underlying data will allow market participants to better prepare for the upcoming launch of ISE FX Options, scheduled for 2007 pending regulatory approvals. Rates are now available for the four currency pairs that ISE will initially list: USD/EUR (Symbol: EUI), USD/GBP (S

London Stock Exchange's Statement Re: NASDAQ Final* Offer

Date 20/11/2006

The Board of London Stock Exchange Group plc (the "Company") rejects Nasdaq’s final* offer to acquire the Company for 1243p per share in cash. The Board firmly believes that the proposal, which represents only a 2 per cent premium to the market price at the close of business on 17 November 2006, substantially undervalues the Company and fails to reflect its unique strategic position and the powerful earnings and operational momentum of the business.
The SWX Swiss Exchange Is Adopting New Rules Of Procedure

Date 20/11/2006

The SWX Swiss Exchange (SWX) is adopting new Rules of Procedure as of 1 January 2007. Compared with the current situation, the new Rules mean considerable changes and benefits for issuers, participants and traders. The key points include an improved system of checks and balances, greater legal certainty, standard rules of procedure governing investigative and sanction proceedings and the faster completion of these proceedings.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Monthly Short Selling Value

Date 20/11/2006

Click here to download Tokyo Stock Exchange's monthly short selling value for October.
SGX To List USD Nikkei 225 Futures

Date 20/11/2006

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) today announced that it will be listing the USD-denominated Nikkei 225 Index Futures contract on SGX on Friday, 24 November 2006.
Deutsche Börse Also To Offer Fund Subscription - Enhanced Mutual Fund Service - Subscription Guarantees Fund Purchase At Initial Issue Price - First Private Becomes First Issuer

Date 20/11/2006

Investors will be able to subscribe to mutual funds at Deutsche Börse for the first time as of Monday. This will give them a guaranteed opportunity to purchase the investment units at the issue price irrespective of the bank with which their securities accounts are held. The move will allow Deutsche Börse to further expand its mutual fund service offering. The Frankfurt-based stock exchange operator has been providing investors with the opportunity to subscribe to certificates before issue fo