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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.

Share Changes For Commonwealth Bank Of Australia In The S&P/ASX 50 Index

Date 28/10/2005

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/ASX 50 Index effective after the close of trading Wednesday Nov 2, 2005: Commonwealth Bank Of Australia (Australia, SEDOL: 6215035, GICS Code: 40101010), a member of the S&P/ASX 50 Index, will increase its shares to 1,287,952,857. This change is the result of a dividend-reinvestment plan.
Nymex Announces Margin Changes For Natural Gas Basis Swap Futures Contracts

Date 28/10/2005

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., announced today it would change the margins for its natural gas basis swap futures contracts at the close of business on October 31.
Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Statistics

Date 28/10/2005

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LME Announces Its Decision On Steel Futures

Date 28/10/2005

The LME has today confirmed that it will commence the process of developing price risk management tools for the steel industry. The Exchange will now seek tenders from reference price compilers to work with the LME to create and publish LME steel reference prices for six benchmarks in a number of defined steel products. If, after a year, these prices have gained credibility within the steel industry and the LME membership, the Exchange will take a decision on launching steel futures contracts.
Kuwait Stock Exchange Trading Report For September 2005

Date 28/10/2005

The index of the Kuwait Stock Exchange reached 10,233.3 points at the end of September, an increase of 591 points from the closing value at the end of August. The weighted index reached 512.11 points at the end of September, an increase of 27.33 points from the closing value at the end of August.