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Korea Exchange: Large Increase In Trading Volume in US Dollar Futures In 2005

Date 08/04/2005

During the 1st quarter of 2005, average daily volume and open interest in US Dollar Futures hit the highest level since the opening of KRX. Average daily volume in the 1st quarter of 2005 totaling 9,816 contracts is up 9.6% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2004 where the second highest level was reached (8,960 contracts).In March 2005, average daily volume standing at 10,796 contracts and average daily open interest, at 101,816 contracts, both hit a historic high.
Korea Exchange Chairman And Division Presidents Sign Unprecedented Performance Agreement

Date 08/04/2005

On March 31, 2005, the Chairman of the Korea Exchange and its division presidents signed an agreement relating to the Exchange’s performance. This initiative, unprecedented among securities institutions, is one of a series of actions implemented by KRX toward its vision formulated as 'Global KRX, a Premiere Capital Market in Northeast Asia.’ ? The performance agreement is intended to promote responsible management and management efficiency in the new consolidated exchange launched on January 27.
Irish Stock Exchange Quarterly Report For Q1 2005.

Date 08/04/2005

The Irish Stock Exchange has reported continued strong growth in equity trading volumes in the first quarter of 2005. With €26.8 billion traded on ISE Xetra, it has been a record quarter with the highest turnover in the Exchange’s history. The value of shares traded on the Exchange increased by 22% in quarter one from €21.9 billion during the same period in 2004. The average daily equity turnover on the Exchange in the first quarter of this year rose to €440 million from €343 million in Q1,
In The 1st Quarter Of 2005, The Total Volume Of Trades In All Of The MICEX Markets Amounted To 170 Billion US Dollars

Date 08/04/2005

The Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MICEX) has summed up the results of its work in the 1st quarter of 2005. The total volume of trades in all of the MICEX Group’s markets from 1 January 2005 till 31 March 2005 amounted to 170.2 billion US dollars, which exceeds 1.5 times the result for the same period in 2004.
Ex-OTR NYSE Seat Sells For $1,550,000

Date 08/04/2005

An NYSE seat sold today without an Options Trading Right (ex-OTR) for $1,550,000, down $100,000 from the previous ex-OTR seat sale June 1, 2000.

Clearstream Completes Q1 2005 With Further Business Growth

Date 08/04/2005

The core business areas within Clearstream experienced further growth in March 2005. The value of assets held in custody on behalf of customers rose to EUR 7.8 trillion, a rise of 2.3 percent from the end of the same month last year (March 2004 EUR 7.6 trillion). The number of international transactions processed by Clearstream rose to 1.78 million for the month representing a rise of 5.3% compared to the same month last year (March 2004: 1.69 million). Of these transactions, 15 percent are reg
CESR Publishes Its General Methodology For Reviewing Implementation, Setting Out The Reasoning And Objectives Of The Methodology As Well As Providing A Procedural Framework For The Work Of CESR's Review Panel

Date 08/04/2005

The document is split into two parts: the first part sets out the reasoning and objectives of the general methodology for implementation reviews undertaken by CESR, and the second part provides the procedural framework for the conduct of CESR implementation reviews and the general review criteria for these.
CESR Announces The Start Of Level 3 Work On The Establishment Of A Mediation Mechanism Amongst Supervisors, And The Creation Of A Mediation Task Force

Date 08/04/2005

This call for evidence is accompanied by a Press Release.
Business Results 2004 Among KRX Stock Market-listed Corporations With Fiscal Period Ending On Dec. 31

Date 08/04/2005

Scope: 531 firms with comparable financial data out of 576 total corporations listed on the KRX with fiscal year ending in December 31521 manufacturing firms, 10 financial institutions
Business Results 2004 Among KRX KOSDAQ Market-listed Corporations With Fiscal Period Ending On Dec. 31

Date 08/04/2005

I. Scope 768 firms with comparable financial data out of 853 corporations with fiscal period ending in December, II. Analysis of Operation Results by Corporations with Fiscal Year Ending in December 1. Global ResultsSharp rise in net profit among corporations with fiscal year ending in December Net profit increased among non-financial firms, losses continue in the financial sector Sales climbed by 19.