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The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Announces Preliminary Results Of Self-Tender Offer

Date 27/10/2005

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) today announced the preliminary results of its self-tender offer that expired yesterday at 5:00 p.m., Philadelphia time. In the tender offer, PHLX offered to purchase for cash up to 16,700 shares of its Class A common stock at a price per share of $900.00.
Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes To U.S. Index

Date 27/10/2005

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes to the S&P SmallCap 600: Secure Computing Corp. (NASD:SCUR) will replace NYFIX Inc. (NASD:NYFXE) after the close of trading Friday, October 28. NYFIX will be removed from the index on account of low market capitalization . MarineMax Inc. (NYSE:HZO) will replace Haggar Corp. (NASD:HGGR), and Portfolio Recovery Associates Inc. (NASD:PRAA) will replace PRG-Schultz International Inc. (NASD:PRGX), after the close of trading Tuesday
Speech By SEC Commissioner: Remarks Before The European Parliamentary Financial Services Forum By Commissioner Paul S. Atkins - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Date 27/10/2005

Strasbourg, France October 26, 2005 It is an honor to be here with you today at the Financial Services Forum. Let me start by saying that the views that I express here are my own and do not necessarily represent those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or my fellow commissioners.
SET’s 2006 Business Plan Adds Social Responsibility To Its Mission

Date 27/10/2005

The Stock Exchange of Thailand’s (SET) Board approved the SET’s business plan for 2006. The plan focuses on five key areas: 1) Developing integrated product lines and enlarging the investor base, 2) Education and information dissemination, 3) Infrastructure improvement, 4) Building market confidence, and 5) Social responsibility. In the 2006 plan, the Board assigned social responsibility activities to play a leading role in the SET’s overall mission.
Review Of NYBOT Certified Coffee Stocks In New Orleans

Date 27/10/2005

In a release dated October 25, 2005, the New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) provided an update on the ongoing review of certified coffee stocks in New Orleans. The release indicated that, with respect to certified coffee in the six stores that retain their license, a three-stage process had been initiated as part of the review, which included air quality testing of the stores as the first stage.

Reuters Third Quarter Trading Statement

Date 27/10/2005

This statement refers to Reuters revenue only. Instinet Group, which is treated as a discontinued operation in anticipation of its planned disposal, reports separately on 2 November 2005. Financial highlights Q3 total revenue of £611 million (Q3 2004: £566 million), up 8% on an actual basis (1% on an underlying basis) Q3 recurring revenue of £574 million (Q3 2004: £528 million), up 9% on an actual basis (1.5% on an underlying basis).
Refco Sees Strong And Growing Interest In Sale Of Regulated Subsidiaries - Buyers Line Up For Auction

Date 27/10/2005

Refco, Inc. (OTC: RFXCQ) said yesterday that there is strong and growing interest in the sale of its regulated subsidiaries, which were excluded from the company's Chapter 11 filing.
Program Trading Averaged 55.7 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Oct. 17-21

Date 27/10/2005

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 Oct. 17-21.
Peter Bresnan And Walter Ricciardi Named Deputy Directors Of The SEC's Division Of Enforcement

Date 27/10/2005

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Walter G. Ricciardi and Peter H. Bresnan as Deputy Directors of the Division of Enforcement. As Deputy Directors, Bresnan and Ricciardi will serve as senior officials in the Division of Enforcement and will assist in planning and directing the Commission's investigations and other enforcement efforts. Ricciardi joined the Commission's staff in April 2004 when he was appointed the District Administrator of the Commission's
Oslo Børs Holding ASA - 3rd Quarter 2005

Date 27/10/2005

Oslo Børs Holding ASA recorded post-tax profit of NOK 38.8 (17.0) million for the third quarter. Shares and primary capital certificates worth NOK 409 (223) billion changed hands in the third quarter. Transactions in the equity market totalled 1,510,692 (682,936), representing an increase of approx. 120 per cent compared to the same period last year. Both revenues and number of transactions were in the third quarter at a record high level for a quarter.