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European Union - Financial Services: Final Adoption Of Transparency Directive Will Help Investors And Boost Trust In Markets

Date 17/12/2004

The European Commission has welcomed the definitive adoption of the Directive on minimum transparency requirements for listed companies. The Directive will raise the quality of information available to investors on companies’ performance and financial position as well as on changes in major shareholdings. This should contribute to better investor protection, enhanced investor confidence and a better functioning of European capital markets. This adoption is a major step towards integr

Copenhagen Stock Exchange: Future KFX Portfolio Including Number Of Shares Per Share Class

Date 17/12/2004

The future KFX active portfolio has been selected as regards the number of shares per constituent share class. The new KFX portfolio, which was announced in a press release on 1 December 2004, becomes effective on 20 December 2004 and will be identical to the existing KFX portfolio.

Breakdown Of Tokyo Stock Exchange Listed Stock

Date 17/12/2004

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ASX Chief Integrity Officer

Date 17/12/2004

This is to advise that after more than ten years, Karen Hamilton will be leaving the ASX. Karen has, for some time, wished to take some time out from corporate life and pursue other activities (including writing a novel!). From a personal and family point of view, she feels this is a good time to do so.

ASX And Biotech Industry Move Towards Reporting Code

Date 17/12/2004

ASX and AusBiotech announced that the biotech reporting code committee met today to progress the development of the biotechnology industry reporting code.

Account By The Supervisory Board Of The Copenhagen Stock Exchange Regarding The Acquisition Offer By OMX AB

Date 17/12/2004

As announced on 15 November 2004 in connection with the signing of the Letter of Intent, OMX AB wished to make an offer to the shareholders to acquire the shares in the Copenhagen Stock Exchange A/S.

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Ready To Launch Contracts On Electronic Trading Platform

Date 16/12/2004

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. (WCE) is ready to launch its futures and options contracts for trading on an electronic trading platform effective Monday, December 20th.

UK’s Financial Services Authority Fines Former Analyst And Former Director For Market Abuse

Date 16/12/2004

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today fined Mr Robin Hutchings and Mr Jason Smith £18,000 and £15,000 respectively for market abuse. Mr Hutchings, an equity analyst and FSA approved person, traded in the shares of I Feel Good (Holdings) plc (IFG), publishers of Viz, using relevant information on a bid for the company illegitimately passed to him by Mr Smith, IFG's finance director and company secretary at the time. This is the first time the FSA has fined individuals for abusive disse

The Tokyo Grain Exchange: Rice Market Development Committee Established

Date 16/12/2004

The Tokyo Grain Exchange (TGE) announced the establishment of the Rice Market Development Committee representing rice related businesses, the futures industry, academics and mass media. The Rice Market Development Committee will deliberate practical issues for the launch of rice futures and market designs such as contract and delivery units, delivery months, trading method, futures market management, delivery procedures, deliverable grades at the Exchange as well as quality claim management.

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange To Begin Trading Options On The SIG Steel Producers Index - “ Trading To Begin On December 22”

Date 16/12/2004

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) announced today that it will begin trading options on the SIG Steel Producers Index (STQ) on December 22. Cash options on STQ will trade on PHLX XL, the Exchange’s electronic trading platform, along with 18 other PHLX proprietary indexes.