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CBOT Receives Approval From Monetary Authority Of Singapore

Date 31/10/2005

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) announced today that the Exchange received regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to be a Recognized Market Operator in Singapore. Becoming a Recognized Market Operator allows the CBOT to offer professional investors based in Singapore access to the Exchange’s markets through its premier electronic trading platform, e-cbot, powered by LIFFE CONNECT®.
CBOT Fed Watch - October 31 Market Close

Date 31/10/2005

Based upon the October 31 market close, the CBOT 30-Day Federal Funds futures contract for the November 2005 expiration is currently pricing in a 100 percent probability that the FOMC will increase the target rate by at least 25 basis points from 3-3/4 percent to 4 percent at tomorrow’s FOMC meeting
Boston Options Exchange Breaks Trading Volume And Price Improvement Records

Date 31/10/2005

Average daily volume for October, 2005 was 454,184 contracts, an increase of 34.5% over the previous month and of 159.8% over the same month in 2004. Average daily volume for contracts which received price improvement reached 73,170 contracts and average improvement per contract is estimated at $2.58, both of which are records. Total savings to investors from the PIP for the month is estimated at $4,200,000.
ASX Welcomes Positive “Issues Free” Assessment Of Market Support Structures

Date 31/10/2005

Australian Stock Exchange Limited (ASX) on Friday October 28 welcomed the release of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s annual assessment of its clearing and settlement arrangements and systems.
Additional Comments On The Proposed Interpretive Release 34-52635 On Section 28e Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934 As Amended (S7-09-05) From Junius W. Peake, Monfort Distinguished Professor Of Finance, Kenneth W. Monfort College Of Business Universi

Date 31/10/2005

These are additional comments on the proposed interpretive release 34-52635 on Section 28e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended. (S7-09-05)

WCE De-lists Flaxseed Futures And Options

Date 28/10/2005

The Board of Directors of Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. (“WCE”) approved the de-listing of flaxseed futures and options contracts effective immediately. These contracts were de-activated from trading on WCE’s electronic trading platform on September 8, 2005 due to lack of liquidity.
The Open Interest In USD/RUB Futures In The MICEX Derivatives Market Section Exceeded 600 000 Contracts

Date 28/10/2005

On 25 October 2005, the open interest in futures on USD/RUB exchange rate in the MICEX Derivatives Market Section has exceeded 600 000 contracts (600 million US dollars in notional value) and amounted to 609 600 contracts. This is a record figure since 2000 and more then 2 times increase since the beginning of 2005. The open interest is distributed among futures contracts up to 1 year ahead.
SWX Swiss Exchange: Minor Violation Of Equal Treatment Obligation In Dissemination Of Information

Date 28/10/2005

The SWX Swiss Exchange has determined that the Graubündner Kantonalbank violated the equal treatment obligation under Art. 72 of the Listing Rules by having disclosed to attendees at a media conference its 2004 annual results one-half hour prior to the public announcement of those figures. The Disciplinary Commission of SWX has issued a reprimand to the Graubündner Kantonalbank.
Statement From The American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants, Securities Industry Association And The Bond Market Association On Discussions Regarding Auditor Due Diligence

Date 28/10/2005

The AICPA, the SIA and TBMA announced that their representatives have initiated discussions regarding auditor participation in underwriter due diligence. It is expected that these discussions will also involve other interested parties, including investors, issuers and regulators. In connection with these discussions, the AICPA stated that the prior discussion draft on this subject (referred to informally as “White Paper II”) has been put aside in favor of a “clean sheet of paper.” In the mean
Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 28/10/2005

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Friday, October 28, 2005: Coronation Minerals Inc. (TSXVN:MSA) will trade under the new ticker symbol “CMV.” There is no change in the name or CUSIP number and there is no consolidation of capital.