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Securities Markets: European Commission Seeks Views On How The Lamfalussy Process Is Working

Date 19/11/2004

The European Commission is inviting comments on a working document concluding that significant progress has been made in implementing the four-level “Lamfalussy approach” to securities legislation (see IP/02/195). The process, and its extension to banking, insurance and occupational pensions (see

Nymex Establishes New Membership Category For Dublin Trading

Date 19/11/2004

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., announced today the creation of a new membership category for commercial participants in the Brent crude oil futures market that trades through its branch trading floor in Dublin, Ireland.

Nymex Brent Crude Oil Futures Set Record Volume

Date 19/11/2004

Brent crude oil futures trading set a daily volume record yesterday when 8,901 contracts were traded on The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc.–Europe trading floor.

NYBOT Announces Revised Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

Date 19/11/2004

The New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) announced today its 2004 Thanksgiving holiday schedule: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

New York Stock Exchange Issues Monthly Short Interest Report

Date 19/11/2004

The New York Stock Exchange today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of Nov. 15, 2004 reflecting transactions through Nov. 9.

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Statistical Report

Date 19/11/2004

Click here to download the Malawi Stock Exchange weekly statistical report.

KOFEX And KSE Waive Trading Fees Till The End Of 2004.

Date 19/11/2004

The Korea Futures Exchange (KOFEX) and the Korea Stock Exchange (KSE) both announce that trading fees are waived from November 8, 2004 until the end of 2004. This scheme is introduced to support Korean securities firms as well as FCMs experiencing diminished profits. Member firms are consequently expected to save exchange fees amounting to 31 billion won (27.5 million US dollars).

IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition And Measurement - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Date 19/11/2004

IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (see also IP/04/1385) How are decisions taken in the European Union to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)? The IAS Regulation[1] lays down the procedure for making Inter

HKEx: Amendments To The Listing Rules Relating To The Code On Corporate Governance Practices And Rules On The Corporate Governance Report

Date 19/11/2004

On 30 January 2004, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), published an Exposure of Draft Code on Corporate Governance Practices and Corporate Governance Report (Exposure Paper). The main objective of the Exposure Paper was to seek market views on the timing of the proposed implementation of the Code on Corporate Governance Practices (Code) and to allow the market the opportunity to comment on the de

HKEx Appoints Head Of Risk Management

Date 19/11/2004

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has appointed Vic Tham as Head of Risk Management. He will take up his appointment on 22 November 2004.