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  • NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock Declares The Amount Of Distribution

    Date 15/12/2005

    Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a quarterly dividend of $0.10110 will be paid to the holders of record of the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock(R) (Nasdaq: QQQQ) as of December 20, 2005. The NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock is a security that represents an interest in the portfolio of equity securities held by a unit investment trust (Trust), but that trade like shares of common stock. It is intended to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yiel

  • Meeting Between SEC Chairman Christopher Cox And CESR Chairman Arthur Docters van Leeuwen

    Date 15/12/2005

    SEC Chairman Christopher Cox met yesterday with Chairman Arthur Docters van Leeuwen of the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) to discuss International Financial Reporting Standards and other potential agenda items for collaborative efforts in 2006. The chairmen expressed their support for continued close interaction to maintain and promote investor protection and market integrity in the transatlantic capital markets. Chairman Cox also informed Chairman Docters van Leeuwen of the

  • London Stock Exchange Rejection Of Unsolicited Offer From Macquarie Consortium

    Date 15/12/2005

    Rejection of unsolicited offer from Macquarie Consortium The Board of London Stock Exchange plc (“LSE”) has noted the confirmed offer from Macquarie of 580p per share and has unanimously rejected this derisory offer which fundamentally undervalues the Company given its unique franchise, attractive long-term growth prospects and pivotal position in global capital markets.

  • Financial Reporting: European Commission Welcomes Parliament’s Support For Strengthened Accounting Rules And Easing Burdens On Small Companies

    Date 15/12/2005

    The European Commission has welcomed the European Parliament's vote on 15 December 2005 to approve the proposal for a Directive amending the European Union’s Accounting Directives. The amendments will bring improved disclosure by obliging listed EU companies to provide annually a corporate governance statement and providing more insight into the use of off-balance sheet arrangements and unusual transactions with related parties, such as the spouse of a board member. In addition, thre

  • Correction To Shares For The Addition Of Centro Properties Group To The S&P/ASX 50

    Date 15/12/2005

    Standard & Poor’s previously announced the addition of Centro Properties Group (Australia, SEDOL: 6037745, GICS Code: 40401010) to the S&P/ASX 50 index effective after the close of trading Friday Dec. 16, 2005 with 772,993,178 shares. The correct number of shares in Centro Property Group after the close of trading Friday Dec. 16, 2005 will be 805,200,000.