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TSX Group CEO Says We Should Look Before Leaping - Richard Nesbitt Believes Recent Signals On Future U.S. Regulatory Direction Should Send A Message To Our Regulators –Be Patient And Do What’s Right For Canada

Date 29/06/2005

TSX Group CEO Richard Nesbitt told a luncheon of the Canadian Club of Winnipeg today that he commends the regulators in Canada for providing the forum for comment on our future investor confidence rules. But Mr. Nesbitt cautioned that the sand is shifting in the U.S. and patience might be the best virtue for our regulators at this time. “The SEC is split. A new chairman is widely perceived to represent a different approach from his predecessor on regulation.” He added, “When the majority s
Tokyo Stock Exchange Monthly Short Selling Value

Date 29/06/2005

Click here to download Tokyo Stock Exchange's monthly short selling value for May.
Tokyo Commodity Exchange Market Commentaries Now Available

Date 29/06/2005

Market commentaries on TOCOM’s futures contracts are now available. The commentaries, provided by Jiji Press, cover TOCOM oil, precious metals and rubber markets, with the updates of three times a day. Visit TOCOM website at www.tocom.or.jp, and click the banner “TOCOM Market Commentaries” to receive this service.
Thailand Futures Exchange Has Open House To Clarify Rules & Regulations Concerning SET50 Index Futures Trading & Will Hold Joint System Test With Brokers By September 2005

Date 29/06/2005

The Thailand Futures Exchange Pcl. (TFEX) had an open house to clarify the rules & regulations concerning the trading of its first product, the SET50 Index Futures, set to commence trading by the end of this year. TFEX will also hold a joint system test with the brokers by September 2005.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 29/06/2005

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Wednesday, June 29, 2005:

Speech By SEC Chairman: Securities Offering Reform: Opening Statement Before The SEC Open Meeting

Date 29/06/2005

The first item on our agenda is a recommendation from the Division of Corporation Finance that we adopt changes to improve the communications, offering, and registration processes under the Securities Act. The notion of Securities Act reform goes back many years. The search for the best approach to effective regulation of the offering process is both necessary and continual. As such, the best minds within and outside the Commission have long contemplated the offering process over time
Securities Industry Association: SEC-Approved Rule Changes Will Benefit Investors And Issuers - Modernized Rules Will Streamline, Improve Offering Process

Date 29/06/2005

The Securities Industry Association today termed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s adoption of final rules to update the registration, communications, and offering processes a “major milestone” toward ensuring that regulation keeps pace with changing market conditions and the demands of investors and issuers. In January of this year, SIA endorsed the proposed rules and urged their approval.
Price Rises On The Copenhagen Stock Exchange Result In Smaller Round Lots

Date 29/06/2005

The Copenhagen Stock Exchange reduces the trading lot size for 48 shares, 33 listed investment certificates and 5 investment certificates on the XtraMarked as a consequence of rises in stock prices in the first half of 2005. Four shares and one investment certificate on the main market and the XtraMarket, respectively, will see an increase in the trading lot size. The changes enter into effect on 1 July 2005.
OMX And Orc Software Partner To Deliver New Front Office Trading Platform

Date 29/06/2005

OMX Technology and Orc Software have today signed a Letter of Intent to develop a new front office trading platform that will cover trading of cash and derivatives products on multiple electronic markets. The new product will primarily be directed at brokers using exchange provided terminals.
NYSE Media Statement Regarding Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)

Date 29/06/2005

In view of the unusual market activity in Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s stock, the New York Stock Exchange has contacted the company and requested that the company issue a public statement indicating whether there are any corporate developments which may explain the unusual activity.