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Shenzhen Stock Exchange’s Eighth Joint Working Meeting Of Sponsorship Institutions Convened

Date 26/12/2006

In order to encourage the sponsorship institutions and sponsorship representatives to speed up the sponsorship work of small and medium-sized enterprises, and to further discussing listing resources fostering regarding small and medium-sized enterprises, Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) convened the eighth joint working meeting of sponsorship institutions in Shenzhen On December 23, with the theme “New Market and New Challenges as well as Speed Up the Listing of Quality SMEs”.

Abu Dhabi Securities Market, Lahore Stock Exchange Sign Agreement For Dual-Listing

Date 25/12/2006

Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM) and Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pave the way for Lahore listed companies to dual list on ADSM and trading in shares.

Daily Turnover On MICEX Stock Exchange Hits Record High - 153 bln Rubles

Date 25/12/2006

In the course of trading on the MICEX Stock Exchange, held 21 December 2006, the total value of transactions in securities amounted to 153.06 bln rubles (5.83 bln dollars). Transactions made in the main trading mode accounted for 47.3 bln rubles, transactions made in the negotiated deals mode accounted for 31.1 bln rubles, repos accounted for 63.5 bln rubles and placements accounted for 11.1 bln rubles. The total value of transactions in shares (without repos) amounted to 60.7 bln rubles, transa

Tokyo Stock Exchange Board Report - November 2006

Date 25/12/2006

1. Introduction of Margin Transactions for Stocks Issued by Foreign Corporations

London’s Oldest Stockbroker Joins World’s Newest International Financial Exchange

Date 24/12/2006

Hichens, Harrison & Co plc, the oldest stockbroker in the City of London, has become a Member of the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX), the world’s newest international stock market.

Appointment Of Dr. Ali Rahmani As The 1st Managing Director Of The Tehran Stock Exchange Company

Date 23/12/2006

Following introduction of the new Iranian Capital market Law, ratified on November 2005, Dr. Ali Rahmani has appointed as the first Managing Director of the Tehran Stock Exchange Company (TSE) on November, 2006, after the demutualization of the TSE.

MCX Newsletter - MCX ComNews Oct-Dec 2006

Date 23/12/2006

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SEC Amends Executive Compensation Disclosure To More Closely Align With FAS 123R

Date 22/12/2006

The Commission has adopted, effective upon its publication in the Federal Register, an amendment to its executive and director compensation disclosure rules to more closely conform the reporting of stock and option awards to Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004) Share-Based Payment (FAS 123R).

CBOT Challenges Unilateral Decree Of CBOE Board To Terminate Exercise Right

Date 22/12/2006

CBOT Holdings, Inc. (“CBOT”) today sought leave to file a second amended complaint against the CBOE and its Board in Delaware Court of Chancery and issued the following statement: Consistent with its commitment to protect the exercise right of qualifying members of the CBOT, today the CBOT sought leave to file an amended complaint in response to CBOE’s unilateral decree on December 12, 2006 purporting to terminate the exercise right upon the completion of the CBOT’s merger with Chi

Securities And Exchange Commission: $83 Million Distribution Begins For Defrauded Shareholders Of Gemstar-TV Guide

Date 22/12/2006

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that shareholders who were harmed by fraudulent accounting and disclosure practices at Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. will begin receiving approximately $83 million in cash and stock to compensate them for their losses. These funds include $22.3 million recovered by the SEC as a result of enforcement actions it brought against Gemstar, four former Gemstar executives, and the audit firm KPMG. The funds also comprise payments by Gemstar