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FORTS Weekly Trading Results: April 24th – April 28th, 2006

Date 04/05/2006

For the week of April 24th – April 28th, 2006, the total trading volume on FORTS (Futures & Options on RTS) reached 62,41 billion rubles or 1,95 million contracts. During the trading session on April 27th, 2006, the previous daily trading volume was exceeded. The new record is now set at 17,89 billion rubles. The total open interest at of the last day of the week, April 28th, 2006, reached 67,1 billon rubles or 2,54 million contacts.
First Coal Futures Contract Traded At EEX

Date 04/05/2006

At the European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) the first coal con-tract was traded on May, 2nd 2006. The deal was concluded between Barclays Bank PLC und Sempra Energy Europe Limited, both located in London, two important play-ers at the coal market. At 65.20 US-Dollar/t a total of 15 000 tonnes with delivery in the first quarter of 2007 into the ARA-Region were traded.
'Fin-Focus': New European Commission Newsletter On What EU Financial Services Policies Mean For Consumers

Date 04/05/2006

The European Commission launches today a new publication on financial services, Fin-Focus. This online newsletter highlights issues and events in financial services of particular relevance to consumers and users.
EEX Trading Results In April - Record Volume On The Derivatives Market For Power

Date 04/05/2006

In April 2006, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) saw record turnover in electricity trading to the amount of in total 126.2 TWh.
Deutsche Börse Earnings Jump in Q1/2006 - Sales Revenue Up 16 Percent In The First Quarter To €464.7 Million - EBITA With Over-Proportional Increase Of 45 Percent To €257.0 Million - Earnings Per Share Jump 66 Percent To €1.61

Date 04/05/2006

The first quarter of 2006 was by far the most successful quarter in Deutsche Börse’s history. In terms of revenue and earnings, the company outstripped both the equivalent previous-year period and Q3/2005, the most successful quarter so far. In the first quarter of this year, sales revenue was up by 16 percent on the same period in 2005, rising to €464.7 million (Q1/2005: €399.4 million); a further €34.3 million was recorded in net interest income from banking business. Total costs for the first

CBOT Fed Watch - May 4 Market Close

Date 04/05/2006

In advance of next week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting on May 10, the Chicago Board of Trade will be reporting daily rate change probabilities in the FOMC's federal funds target rate, as indicated by the CBOT 30-Day Federal Funds futures contract. The CBOT 30-Day Federal Funds futures contract is a key benchmark interest rate barometer that reflects the forward overnight effective rate for excess reserves that are traded among commercial banks in the U.S. federal funds market.
C.A.T. Oil lLsting With IPO In Prime Standard - Further Expansion Of Investor Access To Companies Active In Russia - Riess: Reinforces Deutsche Börse As Premier Eurozone Listing Platform

Date 04/05/2006

C.A.T. Oil AG held it’s IPO in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB) on Thursday. Prime Standard is Deutsche Börse’s listing segment for domestic and international companies targeting international investors. C.A.T Oil’s listing expands opportunities for investors covering companies active in Russia. Stocks from 35 Russian companies are tradable on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, with a trading turnover of 8 billion euros in 2005. Investors can access more than 7,200 stocks of c
BT Radianz Launches Extended Reach To Increase Global Footprint

Date 04/05/2006

BT Radianz, a leading global provider of financial connectivity services, today announced the launch of Extended Reach to meet customer demand. Existing BT Radianz customers now have the ability to connect more economically and reliably to their clients in emerging financial centers worldwide, including parts of Latin America, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
UK’s Financial Services Authority To Delete The Annual Reporting Requirement On Senior Managers

Date 03/05/2006

The Financial Services Authority announced today that firms will no longer have to notify the FSA each year of the roles and responsibilities of their FSA-approved senior managers. This move contributes to the commitment made by the FSA to reduce the administrative burden they place on firms and also forms part of its better regulation agenda. Whilst this is a relatively small change, it is estimated that it will save the industry about £2 million a year in administration costs.
Thai Bourse Appoints Senior Vice President Responsible For Marketing

Date 03/05/2006

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has appointed Mr. Kengkla Ruckphaopunt as Senior Vice President - Capital Market Opportunity Center, effective immediately. He oversees SET’s marketing efforts on both the investor and issuer marketing sides.