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Deutsche Börse Details Proposal For Potential Euronext Merger

Date 19/05/2006

In the context of recent developments and of the upcoming annual general meeting of Deutsche Börse AG, the Supervisory and Executive Boards consider it their responsibility under good Corporate Governance to inform shareholders on the Boards’ views on a potential combination between Deutsche Börse and Euronext.
Borsa Italiana CEO Massimo Capuano, Supported By A Steering Committee, Will Examine Opportunities At An International Level

Date 19/05/2006

The Board of Directors of Borsa Italiana SpA met yesterday and, following the recent events involving the Exchange Industry, has granted to the CEO Massimo Capuano, supported by a steering committee composed by the Chairman Angelo Tantazzi and other members of the Board of Directors, the responsibility for a quick examination and thorough analysis of the opportunities already identified at an international level, which could best conform to Borsa Italiana’s strategic projects.
American Stock Exchange Reports Increase In Short Interest

Date 19/05/2006

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) member and non-member organizations today reported short interest of 906,619,080 shares as of the May 15, 2006 settlement date, a increase of 43,105,161 from the 863,513,919 (adjusted) shares reported in mid-April. The May figure represents trades through May 10, 2006.
All-Time-High In Number Of Trades On The Helsinki Stock Exchange

Date 19/05/2006

The number of trades on the Helsinki Stock Exchange reached an all-time-high on May 18 amounting to 57,247 of which share trades were 54,331 (previous record: 49,192 on April 6, 2004).
Universal Stock Futures Trade Busiest Year Ever On Euronext.liffe

Date 18/05/2006

Euronext.liffe’s Universal Stock Futures (USFs) have traded their busiest year ever setting a new annual volume trading record. From January to 16 May 2006 USFs traded over 14 million beating the previous annual record volume of 12,930,268 contracts.

Tokyo Stock Exchange: Regarding Capacity Augmentation Of Clearing System And Change In Trading Halt Criterion In Relation With Number Of Executions

Date 18/05/2006

Effective, May 8 2006, Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) augmented its clearing system capacity as announced on April 25 this year. Details are as follows.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange To Introduce Trading In World Currency Options

Date 18/05/2006

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX), originator of the exchange-traded currency option contract, will introduce its latest product innovation - PHLX World Currency Options (WCO). The options were designed to appeal to retail investors who seek to hedge or trade in the direction of major currencies and will trade on PHLX XL, the Exchange’s electronic trading system. The new product will trade pending approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Successful Flotation Of SNS REAAL - Over EUR 30 Billion Market Capitalisation Added To Euronext Markets Since January, Including EUR 8 Billion On Euronext Amsterdam

Date 18/05/2006

SNS REAAL N.V. was admitted to listing on Eurolist by Euronext in Amsterdam today, bringing the number of new listings on Euronext Amsterdam so far this year to three. These added EUR 8 billion to market capitalisation on Euronext Amsterdam, setting total additions to market capitalisation on Euronext markets since the beginning of 2006 at over EUR 30 billion.
Simpler, More Effective And Transparent Financial Rules To Use EU Funds

Date 18/05/2006

The proposed changes will significantly simplify access to EU funds, while ensuring strict management and transparency. New rules should be in place by 2007, to equip the EU to deliver the ambitious programmes starting under the 2007-2013 Financial Framework.
SEC Extends Compliance Dates For Regulation NMS

Date 18/05/2006

The Securities and Exchange Commission today extended the compliance dates for Rule 610 and Rule 611 of Regulation NMS, a series of initiatives designed to modernize and strengthen the national market system for equity securities. In response to Regulation NMS and the desire of investors for more efficient trading, many exchanges are automating their equity trading systems. The Commission is extending the compliance dates to give these exchanges additional time to develop their new trading syste