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International Securities Exchange Receives Independent Assurance Of Control Effectiveness

Date 15/02/2005

The International Securities Exchange (ISE) said today that it has received an independent audit report prepared according to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Type II Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70). The report was prepared by Deloitte & Touche, LLP and includes an independent opinion that ISE's controls over its automated trading system are suitably designed and operate effectively.
HSBC Bank Canada And HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc. Join Candeal's Group Of Premier Liquidity Providers

Date 15/02/2005

CanDeal, Canada's leader in multi-dealer to client online debt securities trading is pleased to announce that HSBC Bank Canada and HSBC Securities (Canada) Inc. have agreed to a multi-year commitment to join its trading network.
FTSE Group Strengthens Executive Team

Date 15/02/2005

FTSE Group has appointed Imogen Dillon Hatcher as Managing Director of FTSE Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). Within this role Imogen is responsible for the regional business strategy, development, sales, client services and marketing activities. She heads a team of financial services professionals based in London, Paris, Frankfurt and Madrid.
Deutsche Börse: CCP Service Extended To Foreign Stocks And ETFs As Of May - Clearing And Settlement Fees For Foreign CCP Securities To Fall - Introduction Of A Uniform Price Structure For European CCP Securities - Processing Of Xetra OTC Transactions T

Date 15/02/2005

As of May, Deutsche Börse will be extending its Central Counterparty service for equities trading (CCP) on Xetra and the floor of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB) to also cover transactions in foreign stocks and ETFs. Thus, Deutsche Börse will cut the clearing and settlement fees for foreign CCP securities, which can then be traded and settled at the same low price as German stocks. In addition, OTC transactions on Xetra are also scheduled to be included in the CCP service as of May.
Cyprus Stock Exchange Review Of Developments For January 2005

Date 15/02/2005

PricesOn the last trading session of January 2005, the General Price Index of the Main and Parallel Market reached 1159,59 points, representing a relative increase of 14,55%. The value of shares traded presented also an increase of 133,39% compared to the previous month. It is worth mentioning however, that the highest level the index reached for the month was 1.159,59 points. The other Market Indices reached the following levels: Main Market reached 1161,89, Parallel Market 1108,35, A

CME Announces Presidents' Day Holiday Trading Hours

Date 15/02/2005

CME has announced the following trading schedule for the Presidents’ Day holiday (all times are Central time):
CBOT President's Day Holiday Trading Schedule

Date 15/02/2005

The Chicago Board of Trade has established the following trading schedule in connection with the President’s Day holiday:
Bail Investissement Fonciere Removed From Next 150 Index

Date 15/02/2005

New composition of Next 150 Index
Australian Government Changes Administration Of The National Guarantee Fund For Clearing Risk

Date 15/02/2005

ASX welcomes the in-principle decision of the Honourable Chris Pearce MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, on ASX’s application, to restructure the clearing support arrangements of the National Guarantee Fund (NGF).
ASX Results For The Half-Year Ended 31 December 2004 - ASX Announces Strong Profit Growth, Higher Dividend Payout

Date 15/02/2005

Summary Vs. Previous Corresponding Period Record net profit after tax of $50.5 million, an increase of 18.8% Record revenue of $137 million, an increase of 10.6% Earnings per share of 50.6 cents (pre-goodwill), compared with 43 cents per share Interim dividend of 44.2 cents per share fully franked compared to 29.2 cents per share for the interim dividend for the p.c.p. Interim dividend reflects new policy of paying 90% of net profit after tax – an increase