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Reuters And Chicago Board Of Trade Announce Joint Marketing Agreement

Date 18/09/2006

Reuters and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), one of the world’s largest derivatives exchanges, today announced a joint marketing initiative to promote access to CBOT markets via Reuters terminals. Connectivity to the e-cbot® electronic trading platform will be available via Reuters Trading for Exchanges, an electronic trading capability that will allow around 120,000 Reuters users to deal in exchange traded markets direct from their desktops.
Philadelphia Stock Exchange Prevails In Longstanding Suit Attacking The Legality Of Demutualization And Of The Actions Of Its Board And Management

Date 18/09/2006

On September 15, 2006, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied the request of Pennmont Securities and its principal, Joseph Carapico, asking that the Court review and overturn the award of summary judgment to defendants Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc. and current and former members of its board of governors. The Court’s decision effectively ends this longstanding lawsuit.
NYSE Welcomes H.E. Stjepan Mesic, President Of Croatia

Date 18/09/2006

The New York Stock Exchange today opened its doors to the Croatian delegation of government officials led by His Excellency Stjepan Mesic, President of Croatia.
NYSE Group, Inc. Buys Ownership Stake In Marco Polo Network To Provide Enhanced Access To Emerging Markets Securities

Date 18/09/2006

NYSE Group, Inc. (NYSE: NYX) today announced that it has acquired an equity stake in Marco Polo Network Inc., (MPN) a leading electronic platform for global investors to trade equities and derivatives listed on emerging market exchanges.
NASDAQ Appoints Robin Weisman As Director Of Government Relations

Date 18/09/2006

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the appointment of Robin M. Weisman as Director of NASDAQ Government Relations. In this position, Ms. Weisman will represent the views and policies of NASDAQ to federal, state, and local policymakers. She will also participate in the development and execution of strategic initiatives that are driven by NASDAQ's mission to be the highest quality equity market in the world.

NASDAQ Appoints Robin Weisman As Director Of Government Relations

Date 18/09/2006

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) today announced the appointment of Robin M. Weisman as Director of NASDAQ Government Relations. In this position, Ms. Weisman will represent the views and policies of NASDAQ to federal, state, and local policymakers. She will also participate in the development and execution of strategic initiatives that are driven by NASDAQ's mission to be the highest quality equity market in the world.
NASD DR Mediation Prices Reduced During 'Settlement Month' In October

Date 18/09/2006

NASD announced today that its annual Mediation Settlement Month will take place in October and will offer incentives and special programs designed to promote mediation and educate potential parties about the benefits of the program. During Settlement Month, parties mediating cases in any of NASD's 68 hearing locations will be able to do so at significantly reduced rates.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Signs MOU With Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange

Date 18/09/2006

MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd) and the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore areas of co-operation that could mutually benefit the exchanges.
JSE Equities Market Weekly Statistics For The Week Ended 15 September 2006

Date 18/09/2006

Attached is the weekly report of certain trading statistics. It must be noted that the statistics relevant to foreign transactions only represent transactions executed through the JSE Equities Market.
Is The Present Business Model Bust? - Speech By Callum McCarthy, Chairman, Financial Services Authority, Gleneagles Savings & Pensions Industry Leaders' Summit, 16 September 2006

Date 18/09/2006

Let me start with a little history, one distant example, one recent. Both relate to incentives. In the 18th century, we exported our criminals to Australia, and paid on the basis of every convict shipped aboard at the quayside at Bristol or London. On average, 12 per cent of those who were shipped aboard in Britain died en route; on some voyages more than one in three of those shipped died before reaching Australia. In 1792, the system was changed (according to some reports, on the suggestion