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TSX Record Trading Day - August 16, 2007

Date 16/08/2007

A record 708.05 million* shares changed hands in trading on Toronto Stock Exchange today - eclipsing the previous record of 499.8 million set on July 12, 2007. There were 996,311 transactions today, breaking the previous record of 707,853 set on August 10, 2007. *Trading volume and transactions as of 4:15pm
Daman Securities International Becomes Member Of DIFX

Date 16/08/2007

The Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) welcomed Daman Securities International as a Member firm able to trade shares and other securities. Its arrival opens a new gateway for investors to reach the region’s international stock exchange.
NYMEX To Change Margins For Uranium Futures Contract

Date 16/08/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its uranium futures contract, effective at the close of business tomorrow.
Program Trading Averaged 36.2 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Aug. 6-10

Date 16/08/2007

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for Aug. 6-10.
Tokyo Stock Exchange: Calculation Of TOPIX And Its Sub-Indices In Relation To Stock Of ITO EN, LTD.

Date 16/08/2007

On July 26, 2007, ITO EN, LTD. (First Section, Code 2593: hereinafter the “Company”) announced that it will issue shares of preferred stock (Code 25935) to all shareholders at a rate of 0.3 shares of preferred stock per 1 share of common stock with a base date of August 31, 2007.

Osaka Securities Exchange: Trading Volume Of Nikkei 225 Futures And Nikkei 225 Mini Hit A Record High

Date 16/08/2007

Trading volume of Nikkei 225 Futures reached 266,234 units, marking a record high since the launch in 1988 (excluding inter-month spread trading and non-auction large block trading). The previous record was 210,014 units on February 28, 2007.
UK City Minister Kitty Ussher Chairs Islamic Finance Experts Group Meeting On Feasibility Study Into Government Sukuk

Date 16/08/2007

Kitty Ussher, City Minister, today hosted the first meeting of the Islamic Finance Experts Group. The Group was set up to act as an industry sounding board for HM Treasury and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) on Islamic Finance. The focus of today's meeting was the Government's feasiblity study into issuing sovereign sukuk. Speaking after the Islamic Finance meeting, Kitty Ussher, Economic Secretary to the Treasury said: "
Warsaw Stock Exchange: More Companies On The NewConnect Authorised Advisers List

Date 16/08/2007

On 16 August 2007, the WSE Management Board adopted a resolution enlarging the group of Authorised Advisers to the NewConnect market. Their number has risen to 42. Authorised Advisers will prepare issuers for an entry to the NewConnect market and support them by providing expertise in the early phase of trading in the market.
Bursa Malaysia Introduces Trading Halt In Listing Requirements To Reduce Suspension Period And Enhance Market Efficiency

Date 16/08/2007

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”) today announced amendments to its Listing Requirements for the Main Board, Second Board and the MESDAQ Market in relation to the introduction of trading halt.
Supplementary Questions Of The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, Finansinspektionen, To Borse Dubai Limited

Date 16/08/2007

Unofficial translation 2008-08-15 Investigation whether a public takeover bid With reference to the investigation, Borse Dubai Limited is asked to answer the following supplementary questions: At what time was the first press release dated 9 August made public? Were the option contracts entered into with reference to the number of shares the selected investors held before the exchange opened for trading on 9 August or the number of shares