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Diös Ready For Listing On The Nordic Exchange In Stockholm

Date 22/05/2006

As of today, Diös Fastigheter will be listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange’s O List. Diös is the thirteenth new company to be welcomed to the Nordic Exchange this year.
Deutsche Börse Rejects Report In Financial Times - Deutsche Börse Reiterates Partnership Approach For Euronext Merger

Date 22/05/2006

Deutsche Börse on Monday rejected a report in the Financial Times, the company would be considering an all share offer that would value each Euronext share at about 90 euros. Deutsche Börse already made a clear in a statement on Friday that it plans a merger of partners with Euronext.
Bursa Malaysia: Replacement Of Johor Port Berhad In The KLCI

Date 22/05/2006

The Executive Committee (EXCO) of Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) has decided to replace Johor Port Berhad with Transmile Group Berhad as a component stock of the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI). This move is taken as a result of the delisting of Johor Port Berhad pursuant to paragraph 8.15 (5) of the Listing Requirement. The Mandatory General Offer on Johor Port Bhd was closed on 19 May 2006.
ASX: Significant Improvement In Corporate Governance Reporting

Date 22/05/2006

The latest ASX review of compliance with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s principles and recommendations has revealed listed companies are continuing to improve their corporate governance reporting.
The Dubai International Financial Centre Has Increased Its Stake In Euronext To 3.48%

Date 21/05/2006

"The investment in Euronext is consistent with our belief that it is in the best interests of all stakeholders that Euronext's management be able to maintain flexibility with regards to its future strategic options. Our increased investment in Euronext is also consistent with our focus and long term strategic aim of developing the Dubai International Financial Centre to complement those centres in Europe, USA and the Asia Pacific region."

DIFC Ideal Platform To Reach Out Into The Region, Says Fortis Chief - Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman And Rob Ten Heggeler Discuss Regional Strategy

Date 21/05/2006

The Chief Executive Officer of Fortis Private Banking, Mr. Rob Ten Heggeler recently met with Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Director General of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority and discussed future plans and strategies for the DIFC and Fortis Private Banking operations in the region.
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited To launch Aluminum, Nickel And Zinc Futures Contracts

Date 20/05/2006

National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX), India’s premium commodity exchange, is to launch futures contracts on nickel cathode, aluminum ingots and zinc ingots on Monday, May 22nd 2006.
WSE Changes Its Fees

Date 19/05/2006

Starting from July 1, 2006, the transaction fees charged to the WSE members will be reduced for a second time this year – new price list was accepted by the WSE Supervisory Board on May 17, 2006. The benefits for the market, resulting from the reduction in fees, are estimated for PLN 3.8 million in 2006 and PLN 8.7 million in 2007 (provided the value of turnover will be of the same level as the value of turnover forecasted for the current year).
U.S. White House Nominations Sent To The Senate - Kathleen L. Casey To Be SEC Commissioner

Date 19/05/2006

Kathleen L. Casey, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2011, vice Cynthia A. Glassman, resigned.
Tokyo Financial Exchange Trading Of Interest Rate Etc. Financial Futures Contracts Starts 15 Minutes Earlier On 26 May 2006

Date 19/05/2006

TFX announced the temporary change of trading hours for all Interest Rate etc. Financial Futures Contracts (except for Exchange Forex Margin Contracts) on 26 May 2006, responding to the release of the Consumer Price Index at 8:30am.