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Program Trading Averaged 57.2 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Apr. 17-21

Date 27/04/2006

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 Apr. 17-21.
Private Fixed-Income Issuers Will Have A E- Prospectus To Present Information To The Spanish SEC (CNMV)

Date 27/04/2006

The Spanish National Securities Commission, the CNMV, yesterday unveiled the eprospectus, which represents a significant step forward in the work started by the CNMV in partnership with AIAF in early 2005 in the task force to enhance the competitiveness of the fixed-income markets, according to the deputy chairman of the CNMV, Carlos Arenillas.
Peter Gomez Appointed New Chairman Of The Supervisory Board Of Eurex - Reto Francioni Deputy Chairman Of The Supervisory Board Of Eurex - Andreas Preuss New CEO Of Eurex Companies

Date 27/04/2006

The Annual General Meeting of Eurex Zürich AG appointed Peter Gomez as member of the Supervisory Board on Thursday. Gomez is designated Chairman of the Supervisory Board of SWX Swiss Exchange, which jointly owns Eurex with Deutsche Börse. In addition, Gomez has been appointed member of the Supervisory Board of Eurex Frankfurt AG and Eurex Clearing AG. He shall act as Chairman of all three Eurex supervisory bodies as of 30 May 2006. Gomez will succeed Markus Granziol, who has been Chairman of all
NYBOT To Host First Annual Sugar Market Outlook Seminar - Free NYC Event Focuses On The Recent Changes In The Sugar Market

Date 27/04/2006

The New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®), the world’s leading “soft” commodity exchange, is hosting a free seminar at New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel entitled “The New Face of the Sugar Market” on Tuesday, May 9th from 2:00 – 5:00 pm (NY Time). The seminar is an in-depth look at one of the most important commodity markets today.
NYBOT Announces FINEX Europe U.K. May Bank Holiday Schedule

Date 27/04/2006

FINEX Europe, the financial division of The New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) announced today the trading schedule for its trading operation for the Monday, May 1, 2006, U.K. May Bank holiday:

New York Mercantile Exchange To Change Margins For Natural Gas, Related Futures Contracts

Date 27/04/2006

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its natural gas, NYMEX miNYTM natural gas, Henry Hub swing swap, Henry Hub swap, and Henry Hub penultimate swap futures contracts, as of the close of business today.
Merrill Lynch Joins DIFX As Member

Date 27/04/2006

The Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) has accepted Merrill Lynch as a Member firm able to trade securities.
Meeting Of The Board Of Oslo Børs On 27 April 2006

Date 27/04/2006

At its meeting on 27 April, the Board of Oslo Børs resolved to admit shares in Renewable Energy Corporation to listing on the Main List of Oslo Børs. At the same meeting, the Board considered an appeal by Fondsfinans and reaffirmed its decision of 29 March to impose a violation charge on Fondsfinans.
LME Appeals Against The OFT's Interim Measures Direction

Date 27/04/2006

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has lodged an appeal against the UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) challenging the Interim Measures Direction imposed on the LME on 27 February 2006. The LME had intended to extend the opening hours of its Electronic Trading Platform (ETP), LME Select, with effect from 1 March 2006 for Asian trading hours.
International Securities Exchange Reports Record Earnings - Net Income Up 40.1%, Average Daily Volume Up 37.6%

Date 27/04/2006

The International Securities Exchange (NYSE:ISE) First Quarter Financial Highlights GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.32 Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.33 which excludes expenses related to the ISE Stock Exchange Net income increases 40.1% to $12.4 million Average daily trading volume up 37.6% to 2.4 million equity and index options contracts Revenues up 28.9% to $47.5 million Pre-tax margin of