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American Stock Exchange Board Of Governors Approves Demutualization Course Of Action

Date 23/03/2006

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) announced today that the Amex Board of Governors approved a course of action that would begin the process to convert the Exchange from a not-for-profit corporation into a for-profit corporation. This is the initial step in the process of demutualization to position the Amex for future investment opportunities. Amex seat owners will have the opportunity to vote on the demutualization plan, which would convert their seats into shares.
Accounting Standards: European Commission And European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) Agree Future Working Relationship

Date 23/03/2006

The European Commission and the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG), which is composed of accounting experts from the private sector in several Member States and provides the Commission with advice on the technical soundness of new accounting standards, have agreed their future working relationship. In particular, EFRAG will continue to provide the Commission with advice on the endorsement and interpretation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). It wi
Wiener Börse Breaks New Record In 2005

Date 22/03/2006

The results of Wiener Börse for the year 2005 were also announced at the Supervisory Board meeting on March 16. Wiener Börse can look back at a very successful business year once again. The operating profit (EBIT) was increased by 185% to EUR 15.8mn and the profit on ordinary business activity (POA) was up by 134% to EUR 19.0mn.
Wiener Börse And Sarajevo Stock Exchange Sign Cooperation Agreement

Date 22/03/2006

The members of the management board of the Sarajevo Stock Exchange, Zlatan Dedic, and of Wiener Börse, Michael Buhl, signed a memorandum of understanding today. This makes Bosnia – after Romania, Croatia and Belgrade – the fourth Southeast European stock exchange to enter into a cooperation agreement with the Budapest Stock Exchange and the Vienna Stock Exchange.
UK’s Financial Services Authority: Memorandum Of Understanding For Financial Stability

Date 22/03/2006

HM Treasury, the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority have today jointly published an updated Memorandum of Understanding for Financial Stability.

UK’s Financial Services Authority And The Office of Fair Trading To Collaborate On Improving Regulation

Date 22/03/2006

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) are to produce an action plan, published by the end of April, setting out how they believe they can deliver benefits to consumers and firms by:
Tokyo Stock Exchange New Mid-term Management Plan (For FY2006 To FY2008)

Date 22/03/2006

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) has published its Mid-term Management Plan for the next three years beginning April 2006.
The Spanish Exchange Trades 129 New Warrants Issued By Société Générale - With These Issues, The Number Of New Warrants Traded On The Market Now Stands At 982

Date 22/03/2006

The Spanish Exchange today began to trade 129 new warrants issued by Societé Générale. The new issues are linked to a wide range of underlying assets, including domestic and foreign shares and indices as well as exchange rates and commodities.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 22/03/2006

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Wednesday, March 22, 2006:
Share Quantities In BALTIX For Q2 2006

Date 22/03/2006

According to BALTIX index calculation methodology the indexed share quantities are determined on a quarterly basis on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 and applied respectively on April 1, July 1, October 1, and January 1 each year.