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FTSE 100 Closes Above 6,000

Date 22/03/2006

The FTSE 100 has closed above 6,000 for the first time since 8th March 2001, ending the day at 6007.5. The FTSE 100 reflects the performance of the largest 100 UK listed companies by market capitalisation, and is the basis for a number of products including structured products and ETFs. The index hit its lowest post tech boom level on 12th March 2003, at 3287, and reached an all time high on 30th December 1999, reaching 6930.2. The FTSE 100 first broke the 6,000 barrier on 1st April 1998.
Financial Markets: Inter-Institutional Monitoring Group Publishes First Report On "Lamfalussy process"

Date 22/03/2006

The Inter-institutional Monitoring Group (IIMG) has published its first interim report on the "Lamfalussy Process", which aims to create a more efficient system for the EU institutions to prepare, adopt and implement new legislation to integrate financial markets. In the report, based on evidence given by the stakeholders closely involved in the Lamfalussy process and market participants, the Group asserts that there is general and strong support for the Lamfalussy approach. Notwiths
CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) Sets New Single-Day Record In Trading Of VIX Futures

Date 22/03/2006

The CBOE Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE) announced today that reported trading volume in futures on the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) reached a new all-time high on Wednesday, March 22nd as 8,285 contracts traded. This new single-day record topped the previous high of 4,604 contracts set on January 31, 2006. Open interest in VIX futures was 21,139 contracts at the beginning of the trading session this morning.
Cairo & Alexandria Stock Exchanges (CASE) Sign An Agreement With Abu Dhabi Securities Market For Dual Listing

Date 22/03/2006

In line with CASE ongoing plan to promote cooperation with capital markets in the region and attracting more foreign investments, CASE, Abu Dhabi Securities Market and Misr Clearing, Settlement and Central Depository have signed an agreement which allows for dual listing and trading in both markets.
Appointment To The UK’s Monetary Policy Committee

Date 22/03/2006

The Chancellor has today announced to the House of Commons the appointment of Professor David Blanchflower to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to succeed Steve Nickell. This appointment will take effect on 1 June 2006.

Abraaj Capital Becomes First Pure Private Equity Company To Receive Licence To Operate In DIFC

Date 22/03/2006

Abraaj Capital today became the first pure private equity firm to be registered by DFSA to operate out of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
WTO’s Financial Services Negotiations Progressing, Global Securities Industry Provides Key Goals

Date 21/03/2006

The Securities Industry Association (SIA), in conjunction with the Australian Financial Markets Association, the International Capital Market Association and the Investment Dealers Association of Canada (the "Associations"), today issued a statement on the WTO’s efforts to further liberalize financial services markets around the globe.
UK's Financial Services Authority Proposes Reforms To Funding Of Compensation Scheme

Date 21/03/2006

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today outlined four possible options for the future funding of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), following concerns raised about the fairness, proportionality and sustainability of the present funding arrangements.
SWX Swiss Exchange Index Adjustments On 3 April 2006 - Update

Date 21/03/2006

SWX message no.12/2006 of 1 March 2006 informed you of the adjustments of free float values and number of shares on 3 April 2006.
Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 21/03/2006

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Tuesday, March 21, 2006: CV Technologies Inc. (TSXVN:CVQ) will be removed from the index. The company will graduate to the TSX to trade under the same ticker symbol at the opening of trading on Wednesday, March 22, 2006.