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Bursa Malaysia Amends Its Listing Requirements And Depository Rules In Relation To Structured Warrants

Date 28/10/2005

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Securities”) today announced certain amendments to the Listing Requirements (“LR”) for the Main Board and Second Board of Bursa Securities and the Rules of Bursa Malaysia Depository Sdn Bhd (collectively referred to as “the Amendments”). The Amendments were made in conjunction with the Guidelines For The Issue Of Structured Warrants released by the Securities Commission today.
National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Closed November 1

Date 28/10/2005

The Exchange will be closed on the 1st of November on the occasion of Diwali. Mahurat Trading will be carried on between 6:00PM and 8:00 PM.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Announces Preliminary Results Of Self-Tender Offer

Date 27/10/2005

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) today announced the preliminary results of its self-tender offer that expired yesterday at 5:00 p.m., Philadelphia time. In the tender offer, PHLX offered to purchase for cash up to 16,700 shares of its Class A common stock at a price per share of $900.00.
Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes To U.S. Index

Date 27/10/2005

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes to the S&P SmallCap 600: Secure Computing Corp. (NASD:SCUR) will replace NYFIX Inc. (NASD:NYFXE) after the close of trading Friday, October 28. NYFIX will be removed from the index on account of low market capitalization . MarineMax Inc. (NYSE:HZO) will replace Haggar Corp. (NASD:HGGR), and Portfolio Recovery Associates Inc. (NASD:PRAA) will replace PRG-Schultz International Inc. (NASD:PRGX), after the close of trading Tuesday
Speech By SEC Commissioner: Remarks Before The European Parliamentary Financial Services Forum By Commissioner Paul S. Atkins - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Date 27/10/2005

Strasbourg, France October 26, 2005 It is an honor to be here with you today at the Financial Services Forum. Let me start by saying that the views that I express here are my own and do not necessarily represent those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or my fellow commissioners.

SET’s 2006 Business Plan Adds Social Responsibility To Its Mission

Date 27/10/2005

The Stock Exchange of Thailand’s (SET) Board approved the SET’s business plan for 2006. The plan focuses on five key areas: 1) Developing integrated product lines and enlarging the investor base, 2) Education and information dissemination, 3) Infrastructure improvement, 4) Building market confidence, and 5) Social responsibility. In the 2006 plan, the Board assigned social responsibility activities to play a leading role in the SET’s overall mission.
Review Of NYBOT Certified Coffee Stocks In New Orleans

Date 27/10/2005

In a release dated October 25, 2005, the New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) provided an update on the ongoing review of certified coffee stocks in New Orleans. The release indicated that, with respect to certified coffee in the six stores that retain their license, a three-stage process had been initiated as part of the review, which included air quality testing of the stores as the first stage.
Reuters Third Quarter Trading Statement

Date 27/10/2005

This statement refers to Reuters revenue only. Instinet Group, which is treated as a discontinued operation in anticipation of its planned disposal, reports separately on 2 November 2005. Financial highlights Q3 total revenue of £611 million (Q3 2004: £566 million), up 8% on an actual basis (1% on an underlying basis) Q3 recurring revenue of £574 million (Q3 2004: £528 million), up 9% on an actual basis (1.5% on an underlying basis).
Refco Sees Strong And Growing Interest In Sale Of Regulated Subsidiaries - Buyers Line Up For Auction

Date 27/10/2005

Refco, Inc. (OTC: RFXCQ) said yesterday that there is strong and growing interest in the sale of its regulated subsidiaries, which were excluded from the company's Chapter 11 filing.
Program Trading Averaged 55.7 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Oct. 17-21

Date 27/10/2005

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for Oct. 17-21.