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Wiener Börse: ATX With New All-Time-High

Date 23/12/2005

On Thursday, December 22, 2005, the Austrian Traded Index reached a new all-time-high of 3,625,15 points.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Names New Representative For World Federation of Exchanges Chairmanship

Date 23/12/2005

To complete its term of service to WFE for 2006, Mr. Taizo Nihimuro, Chairman and Acting President and CEO of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, will fulfill this function. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Toshiba Corporation. A career business executive with Toshiba, Mr. Nishimuro has worked in international sales and marketing of electronic components and consumer electronics. Before becoming Chairman of the Board, he was responsible for Toshiba of the company's Information, Media and Consumer
Three Initial Public Offerings Join The New York Stock Exchange In The Week Ended Dec. 23

Date 23/12/2005

In the week ended Dec. 23, 2005, three new listings joined the roster of New York Stock Exchange-listed companies.
Thailand’s SETTRADE To Use World-Class Technology In Its Multi-Instrument Internet Trading Facility In 2006

Date 23/12/2005

SETTRADE.Com Co., Ltd., an Internet trading arm of The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), announced its 2005 performance and plans for 2006. Next year, it will focus on developing a more sophisticated technological platform for multi-instrument Internet trading and for use in launching the Thai derivatives market in 2006.
Santa Claus Makes His First Stop At The NYSE

Date 23/12/2005

In celebration of the Christmas holiday, Santa Claus rings The Closing BellSM.

S&P/Citigroup Global Equity Index Announcement - Russia – Liberalization Of Foreign Ownership Restrictions In Gazprom

Date 23/12/2005

On December 23, 2005, the Russian government has lifted the foreign ownership limit on Gazprom (Sedol 5140989). With enough demonstrated liquidity in the local market, S&P/Citigroup Global Equity Index will switch its pricing source for Gazprom to the Russian Trading System from the London Stock Exchange. Also, the IWF of Gazprom will increase from 3.42% to 49% reflecting a majority holding by the Russian Government via Rosneft. Because of the impact of this change, it will be gradually applied
Revisions To The Regulation On Management Of Listing Via M&A On The Stock Market Of KRX

Date 23/12/2005

1. Background The Listing Regulation of the Stock Market has been revised to incorporate measures for efficient management of new types of back-door listing and modify the provisions relating to listing and exit. The new rules will become effective on December 12, 2005.
Revisions To The Regulation On Management Of Listing Via M&A On The KOSDAQ Market Of KRX

Date 23/12/2005

The KOSDAQ Market of Korea Exchange(KRX) has revised the Listing Regulation to incorporate measures designed to ensure efficient management of companies listing shares via M&A(back door listing) and modify the provisions relating to listing and exit. The revised regulation which has been recently approved by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) will become effective on December 12, 2005.
OneChicago Closed For Market Holiday December 26 And January 2

Date 23/12/2005

OneChicago Will Be Closed Monday, Dec. 26, and Monday, Jan. 2, for the holidays.
NYSE Seat Sells For $3,700,000

Date 23/12/2005

A regular seat sold on the New York Stock Exchange today for $3,700,000; up $100,000 from the last regular seat sale sold on Dec. 20.