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NYSE Welcomes H.E. Stjepan Mesic, President Of Croatia

Date 18/09/2006

The New York Stock Exchange today opened its doors to the Croatian delegation of government officials led by His Excellency Stjepan Mesic, President of Croatia.
NYSE Group, Inc. Buys Ownership Stake In Marco Polo Network To Provide Enhanced Access To Emerging Markets Securities

Date 18/09/2006

NYSE Group, Inc. (NYSE: NYX) today announced that it has acquired an equity stake in Marco Polo Network Inc., (MPN) a leading electronic platform for global investors to trade equities and derivatives listed on emerging market exchanges.
NASDAQ Appoints Robin Weisman As Director Of Government Relations

Date 18/09/2006

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the appointment of Robin M. Weisman as Director of NASDAQ Government Relations. In this position, Ms. Weisman will represent the views and policies of NASDAQ to federal, state, and local policymakers. She will also participate in the development and execution of strategic initiatives that are driven by NASDAQ's mission to be the highest quality equity market in the world.
NASDAQ Appoints Robin Weisman As Director Of Government Relations

Date 18/09/2006

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced the appointment of Robin M. Weisman as Director of NASDAQ Government Relations. In this position, Ms. Weisman will represent the views and policies of NASDAQ to federal, state, and local policymakers. She will also participate in the development and execution of strategic initiatives that are driven by NASDAQ's mission to be the highest quality equity market in the world.
NASD DR Mediation Prices Reduced During 'Settlement Month' In October

Date 18/09/2006

NASD announced today that its annual Mediation Settlement Month will take place in October and will offer incentives and special programs designed to promote mediation and educate potential parties about the benefits of the program. During Settlement Month, parties mediating cases in any of NASD's 68 hearing locations will be able to do so at significantly reduced rates.

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Signs MOU With Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange

Date 18/09/2006

MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd) and the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore areas of co-operation that could mutually benefit the exchanges.
JSE Equities Market Weekly Statistics For The Week Ended 15 September 2006

Date 18/09/2006

Attached is the weekly report of certain trading statistics. It must be noted that the statistics relevant to foreign transactions only represent transactions executed through the JSE Equities Market.
Is The Present Business Model Bust? - Speech By Callum McCarthy, Chairman, Financial Services Authority, Gleneagles Savings & Pensions Industry Leaders' Summit, 16 September 2006

Date 18/09/2006

Let me start with a little history, one distant example, one recent. Both relate to incentives. In the 18th century, we exported our criminals to Australia, and paid on the basis of every convict shipped aboard at the quayside at Bristol or London. On average, 12 per cent of those who were shipped aboard in Britain died en route; on some voyages more than one in three of those shipped died before reaching Australia. In 1792, the system was changed (according to some reports, on the suggestion
Historic Visit By Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady Of The United States Of America - Rings Closing Bell To Advance Literacy Initiative

Date 18/09/2006

The NYSE Group, Inc. (NYSE: NYX) today welcomed First Lady Laura Bush to the New York Stock Exchange, marking the first time that a sitting First Lady visited the Exchange and participated in a Closing Bell ceremony.
FTSE And CNBC Team Up To Create FTSE CNBC GLOBAL 300 Index

Date 18/09/2006

CNBC, the recognised global leader in business news, and FTSE Group, the award-winning global index company, have collaborated to create an index of the leading companies across the world. The new custom index has been created for CNBC’s global show, Worldwide Exchange, and debuts on the show on Monday 18th September (9am-11am UK), and will be used across the entire CNBC global TV network.