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The Baltic Stock Exchanges To Introduce Global Industry Classification Standard For I-List Companies

Date 22/12/2005

As a part of the integration of the Nordic and Baltic securities markets, Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius stock exchanges will introduce Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) for classifying I-List securities as of January 1, 2006.
The AMF Explains The Rumours Of Offers Concerning Euronext NV

Date 22/12/2005

Following the rumours on the markets, also present in many articles in the press talking about a potential merger which has been formulated towards Euronext NV, by Deutsche Boerse AG, the AMF addressed, the 19th of December 2005, a letter to each of those 2 companies. The copy of these letters as well as the answers received by the AMF are attached to this note: - Letter addressed by AMF to Deutsche B
Standard & Poor’s Announces The S&P/TSX Canadian Bond Index Rebalancing Report For December 2005

Date 22/12/2005

Standard & Poor’s has completed the monthly rebalancing of the S&P/TSX Canadian Bond Index. According to index methodology, the universe of Canadian bonds is exhaustively reviewed to reflect changes in par amount and term to existing index constituents. Qualifying new issues are added to the index and existing constituents that no longer meet the criteria for inclusion are removed.
Spanish Exchange Trades 21 New Warrants By Société Générale - 1,676 Warrants Admitted To Trading On The Market Since The Start Of 2005 A New Record Since The Creation Of This Market

Date 22/12/2005

The Spanish Exchange today began trading 21 new warrants issued by Société Générale. The new issues are linked to domestic and foreign shares, international indices and commodities.
SGX Statement: Delay In Implementation Of Trading Link With Bursa Malaysia

Date 22/12/2005

We refer to press comments made by Bursa Malaysia (BM) today that the trading link between Singapore Exchange (SGX) and BM may not be launched by end-2006, due to a delay in the implementation of BM’s new trading platform.

Second Largest Private Bank In India, ICICI Bank Receives License To Set Up A Branch In Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Date 22/12/2005

ICICI Bank Limited (“ICICI Bank”), India’s second largest Bank, has enhanced its presence in the region by setting up a branch in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The license to open a branch was granted by Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). This is in addition to the existing Representative office in the UAE. The services of this branch are available to high net worth clients with liquid assets of US$ 1 million or more.
SEC Sues NCFE Executives For Role In $2.6 Billion Fraud

Date 22/12/2005

The Securities and Exchange Commission today sued top executives of National Century Financial Enterprises, Inc. (NCFE), alleging that they participated in a scheme to defraud investors in securities issued by the subsidiaries of the failed Dublin, Ohio company. NCFE, a private corporation, suddenly collapsed along with its subsidiaries in October 2002 when investors discovered that the companies had hidden massive cash and collateral shortfalls from investors and auditors. The collapse caused i
SEC Charges Veras Capital Master Fund, VEY Partners Master Fund, Veras Investment Partners, LLC, Kevin D. Larson, And James R. Mcbride In Fraudulent Market Timing And Late Trading Scheme - Respondents To Pay Over $35 Million In Disgorgement

Date 22/12/2005

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a settled enforcement action against two hedge funds, their investment adviser, and two of its senior executives.
Program Trading Averaged 65.5 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Dec. 12-16

Date 22/12/2005

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 Dec. 12-16.
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer: Texas Hedge Funds Settle Improper Trading Investigation - Will Pay $37.7 Million For Late Trading And Market Timing

Date 22/12/2005

Attorney General Eliot Spitzer today announced an agreement with two related Texas hedge funds and their managers to resolve an investigation of improper trading of mutual funds.