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FTSE Index Reviews – Diary Notice

Date 28/02/2007

FTSE Group (FTSE), the global index provider, will announce the regular quarterly changes to the FTSE UK Index Series (including the FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and FTSE All-Share indices) after UK market close, on Wednesday 7th March 2007.

HKEx Noteworthy Market Statistics On 28 February 2007

Date 28/02/2007

The following statistics are made available in response to media enquiries:

February 2007 Preliminary IPO Report - A Monthly Report From STOXX Ltd. On European Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

Date 28/02/2007

Based on the close of trading on February 27, in February 2007, 16 companies went public in Europe. One company was added to the Dow Jones STOXX IPO Indexes in February.

SGX Statement On Securities Trading

Date 28/02/2007

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) received reports today from securities member firms that they were experiencing slowness in the display of order information on their trading terminals.

ISEQ® Transition To Free-Float Methodology - June 18th, 2007

Date 28/02/2007

In 2006, the Exchange conducted a market consultation exercise with a broad range of market participants to obtain feedback on a proposal to implement a free-float methodology for the ISEQ® indices. The response was uniformly positive and supportive. Since then we have engaged further with interested market participants on how this transition will be achieved and the appropriate implementation steps for the Irish market have been identified. The Board of the Exchange ratified the introduction of

HKEx To Introduce Service For Relinquishment Of Transferable Trading Rights

Date 28/02/2007

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced today the introduction of a service for the relinquishment of transferable Trading Rights* for its Stock and Futures Exchanges.

Update Of The Malaysian Stock Market's Performance Today - Statement From Dato’ Yusli Mohamed Yusoff, Chief Executive Officer, Bursa Malaysia Berhad

Date 28/02/2007

With regards to our market’s performance during the first half of today’s trading, I would like to reassure investors that our market fundamentals remain strong and we maintain our optimistic outlook on our market's performance over the medium-term. The KLCI opened at 1,189.58 points and declined 8.17% to a low of 1,136.01. However, as of 12:30 pm today, at the end of the day’s first trading session, the KLCI has already seen some recovery, closing at 1,162.91. From our analysis, coupled with

HKEx Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting Proceedings And Suspensions

Date 28/02/2007

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Three HK Companies Deleted From FTSE Large Cap

Date 28/02/2007

FTSE Group (“FTSE”), the global index provider today confirms the annual review results of its Asian benchmark, the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Index. The FTSE Asia Pacific Regional Committee, made up of independent market practitioners, has reviewed the index series and approved the addition of 23 companies to the Large Cap index, including four IPO stocks - Nine Dragons Paper Industries (Hong Kong), Shimao Property Holdings (Hong Kong), Tech Mahindra Limited (India) and Inotera Memories (T

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Esprit Futures Contracts Related To Change Of Contract Multiplier

Date 28/02/2007

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Friday, 2 March 2007, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining methodolo