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Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 08/02/2005

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes effective after the close of business on Wednesday February 9, 2005: The relative weight of NAL Oil & Gas Trust (TSX:NAE.UN) will increase by approximately 0.28% in the S&P/TSX Capped Income Trust Index and by 0.52% in the S&P/TSX Capped Energy Trust Index. The relative weight change reflects the issuance of new units as part of the Addison Energy Inc. transaction.
SEC’s Rule Proposal Will Encourage Brokerage Firms To Offer Fee-Based Accounts - Securities Industry Association Praises Continued Exemption From Investment Advisers Act

Date 08/02/2005

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s continued support for exempting broker-dealers that manage fee-based brokerage accounts from the requirements of the Investment Advisers’ Act will help firms better serve their customers, the Securities Industry Association said today in its comment letter. This exemption will facilitate the continued use and development of these accounts and better align the interests of customers and broker-dealers.
NYBOT Announces 2005 Presidents’ Day Holiday Schedule

Date 08/02/2005

The New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) announced today the trading schedule for the 2005 Presidents’ Day Holiday:
London Stock Exchange Welcomes Frutarom To Its Main Market

Date 08/02/2005

The London Stock Exchange today welcomed Frutarom Industries Ltd, an Israeli global flavours and fine ingredients company, to its Main Market.
GL TRADE Achieves A Turnover Of €150.1m In 2004, An Increase Of 17.2%.

Date 08/02/2005

Although the market remained tough in 2004, GL TRADE returned to growth with a 17.2% rise in turnover (18.5% at constant exchange rates) during the year.

Euronext Continues Overhaul Of Listing Structure, Introducing New Midcap Expert Status - Half Of Euronext Small And Midcaps Covered By 10 Intermediaries

Date 08/02/2005

As part of a general overhaul of its listing structure aimed at improving the visibility and liquidity of small and midcap companies listed on Euronext markets and offering European companies new sources of finance, Euronext today announced the creation of a midcap expert status.
Dubai International Financial Centre Affirms Dubai's Leading Role In Global Development At Major International Conferences In Davos And London

Date 08/02/2005

Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman explains Dubai's position as a new global financial player The DIFC will have a pivotal role in the development of the wider Middle East region It shares the vision of global development set out recently by world leaders in Davos Speaking yesterday in London, Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Director General of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA), set out his vision of the role of DIFC in regional and global development.
Deutsche Börse Reporter Online - February 2005

Date 08/02/2005

Please find attached the February edition of "Reporter Online", the monthly online newsletter of Deutsche Börse Group. We recommend that you use Acrobat Reader 6.0 to view the PDF file.
Clearstream Begins 2005 With Further Growth

Date 08/02/2005

Clearstream began 2005 with growth in its core businesses and new business streams continuing progress made in 2004. The value of assets held in custody on behalf of customers rose to approximately EUR 7.7 trillion, a rise of 2.5 percent from the same month last year. The number of international transactions processed by Clearstream stood at 1.5 million for January 2005 compared to 1.7 million for the same month last year. Of these transactions, 15 percent are registered as stock exchange transa
CBOT To Launch Ethanol Futures Contract On April 8

Date 08/02/2005

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) announced today that the Exchange will launch a CBOT Denatured Fuel Ethanol futures contract on Friday, April 8, 2005. This new contract is designed to address the growing demand for an effective hedging instrument for domestically produced ethanol.