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LME Announces Licensing Agreement With Multi Commodity Exchange Of India (MCX)

Date 25/10/2005

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX). The agreement allows MCX to use LME prices as the basis for settling MCX futures contracts.
Korea Exchange (KRX) Holds Information Meeting In Qingdao In Bid To Woo Chinese Listings On Oct.18, 2005

Date 25/10/2005

On the 18th of October, the KRX held an information meeting at the Shangri La Hotel in Qingdao, China. This meeting intended to provide Chinese companies wishing to be listed on overseas securities markets and local government officials from Shandong Province and the City of Qingdao with information relating to the KRX and its listing standards had as its title "Korea’s Securities Market: the Solution for Chinese Firms".
IPE Chief Ward Becomes Vice Chairman Following Successful Adoption Of All-Electronic Trading - Peniket Promoted To President

Date 25/10/2005

Richard Ward, formerly Chief Executive Officer of the International Petroleum Exchange (IPE), will assume the new role of Vice Chairman of the Exchange for the next six months, after which he will become a consultant to the Exchange, following the transition to electronic trading that was completed this year. Assuming day-to-day oversight of the IPE is David Peniket, who has been promoted to President in addition to his role as Chief Operating Officer.
Deutsche Börse Launches New “Entry Standard” Segment - First New Admission At Launch Of The Entry Standard: Design Bau - Eleven Transfers From The Open Market - Launch Of New Entry Standard Index

Date 25/10/2005

Deutsche Börse launched the new “Entry Standard” segment, a segment of the Open Market with additional transparency requirements, on Tuesday. The first company, Design Bau, was admitted to the Entry Standard on the first day of the segment’s operation. With Axxon Wertpapierhandelsbank, EOP Biodiesel, FRIMAG, ifa Systems, KST Beteiligungs AG, Nanostart, Regenbogen, TECON Technologies and UNYLON as well as Amitelo and iQ Power from Switzerland, eleven companies have transferred from the Open Marke
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. Reports Strong Revenues And A 30 Percent Increase In Net Income For Third-Quarter 2005 - Diluted Earnings Per Share Rose 29 Percent To $2.22 - Declares Quarterly Dividend Of 46 Cents Per Share

Date 25/10/2005

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: CME) today reported strong revenues and profits, with a 22 percent increase in net revenues and a 30 percent increase in net income for third-quarter 2005 compared with third-quarter 2004. These results were driven by significantly increased trading volume in each major product line. Net revenues climbed 22 percent to $234 million, income before income taxes grew 28 percent to $128 million, and net income rose 30 percent to $77 million. Di

CBOT Holdings To Release 2005 Third Quarter Financial Results Oct. 28.

Date 25/10/2005

CBOT Holdings, Inc., holding company for the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) (NYSE: BOT), one of the leading global derivatives exchanges, today announced that it will release financial results for its 2005 third quarter, ended September 30, 2005, on Friday, October 28, 2005. A news release will be issued prior to the NYSE market opening and will be followed by a conference call at 8:00 am ET, 7:00 am CT. The call will last approximately one hour and will feature remarks by the company's senior m
CBOT Fed Watch - October 25 Market Close

Date 25/10/2005

In advance of next week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting on November 1, the Chicago Board of Trade will be reporting daily rate change probabilities in the FOMC's federal funds target rate, as indicated by the CBOT 30-Day Federal Funds futures contract. The CBOT 30-Day Federal Funds futures contract is a key benchmark interest rate barometer that reflects the forward overnight effective rate for excess reserves that are traded among commercial banks in the U.S. federal funds market.
CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) To Launch "Gas At The Pump" Futures Friday, October 28, 2005

Date 25/10/2005

The CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) will launch "Gas At The Pump" futures on Friday, October 28, 2005, as previously announced. "Gas At The Pump" ("GAPP") futures are designed to track the retail price for regular gasoline that consumers pay at the pump.
Archipelago Holdings Third-Quarter 2005 Earnings Conference Call

Date 25/10/2005

Click here to download details of the Archipelago Holdings third-quarter 2005 earnings conference call.
“Monitoring The Pulse Of The City Job Market” – Classic Recruitment Cycle Returns To The City Of London With Year On Year Growth

Date 25/10/2005

Highlights: Average City salaries have increased by 7% to £50,836 in September 2005 compared to the £47,483 average recorded in September 2004. Senior level salaries have experienced the strongest rise with an increase of 9.2% on the previous year, to £76,750. Number of new jobs coming onto the market fell 11.6% in September 2005 to 5,733 compared to the August 2005 figure of 6,489. However, new jobs were up 18.2% on September 2004 levels. Number of new can