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NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock Declares The Amount Of Distribution

Date 15/12/2005

Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a quarterly dividend of $0.10110 will be paid to the holders of record of the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock(R) (Nasdaq: QQQQ) as of December 20, 2005. The NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock is a security that represents an interest in the portfolio of equity securities held by a unit investment trust (Trust), but that trade like shares of common stock. It is intended to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yiel
Meeting Between SEC Chairman Christopher Cox And CESR Chairman Arthur Docters van Leeuwen

Date 15/12/2005

SEC Chairman Christopher Cox met yesterday with Chairman Arthur Docters van Leeuwen of the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) to discuss International Financial Reporting Standards and other potential agenda items for collaborative efforts in 2006. The chairmen expressed their support for continued close interaction to maintain and promote investor protection and market integrity in the transatlantic capital markets. Chairman Cox also informed Chairman Docters van Leeuwen of the
London Stock Exchange Rejection Of Unsolicited Offer From Macquarie Consortium

Date 15/12/2005

Rejection of unsolicited offer from Macquarie Consortium The Board of London Stock Exchange plc (“LSE”) has noted the confirmed offer from Macquarie of 580p per share and has unanimously rejected this derisory offer which fundamentally undervalues the Company given its unique franchise, attractive long-term growth prospects and pivotal position in global capital markets.
Financial Reporting: European Commission Welcomes Parliament’s Support For Strengthened Accounting Rules And Easing Burdens On Small Companies

Date 15/12/2005

The European Commission has welcomed the European Parliament's vote on 15 December 2005 to approve the proposal for a Directive amending the European Union’s Accounting Directives. The amendments will bring improved disclosure by obliging listed EU companies to provide annually a corporate governance statement and providing more insight into the use of off-balance sheet arrangements and unusual transactions with related parties, such as the spouse of a board member. In addition, thre
Correction To Shares For The Addition Of Centro Properties Group To The S&P/ASX 50

Date 15/12/2005

Standard & Poor’s previously announced the addition of Centro Properties Group (Australia, SEDOL: 6037745, GICS Code: 40401010) to the S&P/ASX 50 index effective after the close of trading Friday Dec. 16, 2005 with 772,993,178 shares. The correct number of shares in Centro Property Group after the close of trading Friday Dec. 16, 2005 will be 805,200,000.

Copenhagen Stock Exchange: The Minimum Coupon Rate

Date 15/12/2005

The minimum coupon rate applicable to bonds, instruments of debt, mortgages and other debts, cf. the Danish Gains on Securities Act No 806 of 24 September 2003 as amended, has for the period from 1 January 2006 to 30 June 2006 been fixed at an unchanged rate of 2 % p.a.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange: New Round Lots For Shares And Investment Certificates

Date 15/12/2005

The Copenhagen Stock Exchange will adjust the round lots for 39 shares and 59 investment certificates. The new round lots will enter into force on December 19, 2005.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange Admits Six Sub-Funds Of LD Invest

Date 15/12/2005

Tomorrow, December 16, 2005, the Copenhagen Stock Exchange welcomes the investment fund LD Invest with six new sub-funds on the Exchange’s markets for investment certificates. Three sub-funds will be listed on the main market and three sub-funds will be admitted to trading on the XtraMarked for non-exchange listed investment certificates.
Company Share Change In S&P/CITIC 300 Index – December 2005

Date 15/12/2005

Standard & Poor’s and CITIC Securities would like to confirm the details of the following index inclusion to the S&P/CITIC 300 to take effect after the close of trading Friday December 16, 2005. Shanghai Yimin Department Stores Co. Ltd. (Exchange Ticker: SH600824, GICS: 25503020) will be included into the S&P/CITIC 300 Index with 237,244,898 shares, the free float of the stock will be 0.6126.
Charles Schwab Moves Its Listing To The NASDAQ Stock Market - Second Dual-Listed Company To Switch To NASDAQ

Date 15/12/2005

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced that The Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE: SCH) will list its common stock solely on the NASDAQ National Market effective December 20, 2005. Charles Schwab has been listed on the NYSE since September 1987 and dual listed its stock on the NASDAQ in January 2004. Schwab is the second NYSE dual-listed company to move its listing solely to NASDAQ this year.