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Clearstream’s Tri-Partite Repo Services Gain Significant Market Share

Date 23/03/2005

Clearstream has extended its growth in the European Tri-Partite Repo market with significant market share gains in 2004 and rapid growth to date in 2005. Based upon figures recently issued by International Securities Market Association (ISMA), Clearstream calculates that its market share for Tri-partite Repo has risen from 21.6% to 30.7% across 2004.
Citigroup Pays $20 Million To Settle SEC Action Relating To Mutual Fund Sales Practices

Date 23/03/2005

Washington, D.C., March 23, 2005 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) announced today that it instituted and simultaneously settled an enforcement action against Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (CGMI) for failing to provide customers with important information relating to their purchases of mutual fund shares. The case against CGMI arises out of a broader investigation into mutual fund sales practices. It involves two distinct disclosure failures at CGMI, which offered retail br
CBOT Successfully Launches Ethanol Futures Contract - Exchange Celebrates Launch With Display Of GM’s New Alternative Fuel Vehicle In CBOT Plaza

Date 23/03/2005

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) announced today that it successfully launched its CBOT Ethanol futures contract, which began trading today at 10 a.m. Central Time. Further, the CBOT joined forces with General Motors to mark the new contract’s launch, with the display of a GM E85-capable vehicle, the Chevrolet Avalanche, in the CBOT courtyard.
Banco Popular Espanol Share Increase In The S&P European Indices

Date 23/03/2005

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P Europe 350, S&P Euro Plus and S&P Euro indices effective after the close of trading Tuesday, March 29, 2005:
American Stock Exchange To Trade Options On The iShares S&P Latin America 40 Index Fund

Date 23/03/2005

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) announced today that it will launch trading in options on Thursday, March 24, 2005 on the underlying shares of the iShares S&P Latin American 40 Index Fund (ILF).

UK's Financial Services Authority Publishes Rules Implementing Market Abuse Directive

Date 22/03/2005

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today published the final rules and guidance for implementing the Market Abuse Directive (MAD). The Directive, a key element of the EU Financial Services Action Plan, introduces a common EU approach for preventing and detecting market abuse and ensuring a proper flow of information to the market.
TSX Group: Good Friday Holiday Closures

Date 22/03/2005

Both Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange will be closed on Friday, March 25 for the Good Friday holiday. Both Exchanges will re-open for business on Monday, March 28.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Monthly Short Selling Value

Date 22/03/2005

Click here to download the Tokyo Stock Exchange monthly short selling report for February 2005.
Thailand Futures Exchange To Commence Trading By November 2005 - Ready To Accept 15 Pioneer Brokers As Members

Date 22/03/2005

Thailand Futures Exchange Pcl. (TFEX) and Thailand Clearing House Co., Ltd. (TCH) held a showcase elaborating their requirements for membership. The first 15 members will be accepted to join in the development of Thailand’s futures market, and TFEX is confident that trading can be commenced by November 2005.
Share Changes For Telecom Corporation In The S&P/ASX 50 Index

Date 22/03/2005

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/ASX 50 Index effective after the close of trading Tuesday March 29th 2005: