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NYMEX To Change Position Limits For Copper Futures Contract

Date 17/05/2006

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., today announced it will decrease the spot month position limit for its copper futures contract to 250 contracts from 400 contracts, effective at the close of business on Thursday.

New Zealand Exchange Limited Receives Initial Orders For Return Of Capital

Date 17/05/2006

On 17 February 2006, the Directors of NZX announced that the company would distribute approximately $16.2 million of capital by way of a return of capital to shareholders.

Nasdaq Notifies Listed Companies About Transition To Exchange Status

Date 17/05/2006

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) has updated NASDAQ-listed companies about its transition to exchange status. NASDAQ received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to begin operations as a national securities exchange, once we fulfill several regulatory conditions. NASDAQ expects to begin operations as an exchange for NASDAQ-listed securities as early as June 1, 2006, subject to final SEC approval.

Minneapolis Grain Exchange Makes Personnel Changes

Date 17/05/2006

The Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX) announced recent personnel changes. Nancy Krull joined the organization as Manager, Marketing on April 19 and Drew Koenig joined MGEX as Manager, Information Technology on May15. In addition, Erik Randall was promoted to Division Project Manager.

Ljubljana Stock Exchange Monthly Statistical Report April 2006

Date 17/05/2006

Click here to download Ljubljana Stock Exchange's monthly statistical report for April 2006.

Kogun Removed From ICEX-15

Date 17/05/2006

According to the method for selecting companies into and calculating the ICEX-15 index, a company which is the subject of a takeover will be removed from ICEX-15 at the time when 90% of its shares have been acquired or when the company is delisted, whichever comes first. According to an announcement by Dagsbrun hf. earlier today, Skodun ehf., a subsidiary of Dagsbrun, has now acquired 98.7% of the total share capital in Kogun hf. Therefore, the shares of Kogun will at the end of today be removed

KCBT Raises Minimum Margins - Increased Market Volatility Brings Higher Margins

Date 17/05/2006

The Kansas City Board of Trade has raised its minimum margins for wheat futures contracts. The changes, effective tomorrow, come as a result of increased market volatility and are as follows: Hard Red Winter Wheat Initial Maintenance

ISE Names New Officer

Date 17/05/2006

The International Securities Exchange (NYSE: ISE) said today that the Board of Directors elected Joseph W. Ferraro III, Legal Officer.

Industry Classification Benchmark Celebrates Stellar Progress In The Financial Industry - Over 50 Notable Financial Institutions Globally Adopt New Classification System - ICB Set To Become Industry Standard In 2006

Date 17/05/2006

The Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB), the joint classification system launched by FTSE Group (FTSE) and Dow Jones Indexes, celebrates a series of business wins in a range of sectors within the financial services arena around the globe. Russell Investment Group is the latest organization to switch its classification system to ICB. ICB will replace the current FTSE Global Classification Universe that was previously available to users of Russell’s REDE system.

FIX Protocol Ltd Hosts The FPL Canadian Electronic Trading Conference 2006

Date 17/05/2006

FIX Protocol Ltd (FPL) is proud to announce that the FPL Canadian Electronic Trading Conference 2006 will be held on May 31st at the Toronto Board of Trade. The event aims to bring together over 350 securities and derivatives industry leaders, and 30 sponsors and exhibitors to focus on enhancing both the Canadian and global trading processes, through the use of electronic trading technology and the FIX (Financial Information eXchange) Protocol.