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DIFX Selects FTSE Group As Index Partner

Date 27/02/2006

FTSE Group (FTSE), the award winning global index provider and Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) have signed an agreement to develop a range of conventional and Shariah compliant equity indices. These indices are intended to become chosen benchmarks for the performance of all significant Middle Eastern markets including the DIFX and specific markets of interest to DIFX participants.
Deutsche Börse: Vivacon To Replace Degussa In MDAX From March 1 - Thielert To Replace Vivacon In SDAX - Degussa Free Float Falls Below 5 Percent

Date 27/02/2006

With effect from March 1, Vivacon AG will be included in the MDAX® index as part of an unscheduled amendment to its composition, replacing Degussa. Degussa's free float has fallen to below five percent; Degussa therefore no longer meets the requirements for MDAX inclusion.
Danske Bank Became A Member Of The Baltic Stock Exchanges

Date 27/02/2006

The management boards of Tallinn Stock Exchange, Riga Stock Exchange and Vilnius Stock Exchange approved the membership application and granted membership to A/S Danske Bank as of February 27, 2006.
Chairman Christopher Cox Appoints SEC Veteran John Nester Director of Public Affairs

Date 27/02/2006

Chairman Christopher Cox announced today that Acting Director of Communications John Nester will become Director of the Office of Public Affairs of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) Options Make Successful Debut; Nearly 10,000 Contracts Trade On First Day

Date 27/02/2006

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced that volume for the first day of trading of options on the CBOE Volatility Index, "VIX" (options ticker symbol VIX), on Friday, February 24, 2006, totaled 9,423 contracts (4,328 calls and 5,095 puts).

Borsa Italiana Amendments To The Market Rules Starting From March 1st, 2006: Admission To Trading Under An Exemption From The Obligation To Publish A Prospectus, For Financial Instruments Already Listed On Other Regulated Markets; Admission Of Investment

Date 27/02/2006

On 21 December 2005 the shareholders’ meeting of Borsa Italiana approved some amendments to the Market Rules. The amendments were approved by Consob in Resolution no. 15319 of 8 February 2006.
Approval Of SRO Rule Changes Necessary To Effectuate Merger Of NYSE And Archipelago Holdings

Date 27/02/2006

The Securities and Exchange Commission today approved rule changes by the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. and the Pacific Exchange, Inc. to effect the proposed business combination between the NYSE and Archipelago Holdings, Inc., the owner of the Pacific Exchange.
Accounting: European Commissioner McCreevy Welcomes Work Programme For Convergence Between EU And US standards

Date 27/02/2006

Charlie McCreevy, European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, has welcomed the publication of a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) that outlines a work programme for convergence between US Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This convergence programme is an important step in bringing about
BOVESPA Carnival Holiday Schedule – 2006

Date 25/02/2006

BOVESPA informs that due to Carnival Holiday on February 27th and 28th, on March 1st (Wednesday) the trading session at BOVESPA will start at 01:00 p.m., as follows: Mega Bolsa - Electronic Trading System - continuous session from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pre-opening fixing: from 12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closing call: from 5:55 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Options Exercise Stock Options Exercise: from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Index Options Exercise: from 1 p.m. to 2
Warsaw SE Main Index Set New Closing High

Date 24/02/2006

The Warsaw Stock Exchange WIG, all share index, closed at a new high of 39793,98. The previous closing high was 39351,63 on January 25, 2006.