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Hong Kong Futures Exchange: Trading To Be Discontinued In Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures

Date 25/01/2005

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), is discontinuing trading in its Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures due to low market demand.
Former Securities Industry Association Chairman: Implement Europe’s Plan For Unified Securities Market - New SIA International Advisory Council Also Announced

Date 25/01/2005

In remarks before the third annual European Financial Services Conference, Richard E. Thornburgh, executive vice chairman of Credit Suisse First Boston, member of the Credit Suisse Group Executive Board, and board member and immediate past chairman of the Securities Industry Association, strongly recommended that the European Union start to implement legislation passed by the EU to create a single, unified securities market (the Financial Services Action Plan). “These measures must now be trans
Cyprus Stock Exchange Review Of Developments For December 2004

Date 25/01/2005

Prices On the last trading session of December 2004 the General Price Index of the Main and Parallel Market reached 1012,27 points, representing a relative increase of 0,9%. The value of shares traded presented also a decrease of 38,43% compared to the previous month. It is worth mentioning however, that the highest level the index reached for the month was 1.020,21 points. The other Market Indices reached the following levels: Main Market reached 1015,70, Parallel Market 929,50, Alte
CLSA Selects FTSE Group To Take Over China Indices

Date 25/01/2005

FTSE Group and CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets, Asia’s number one ranked equity brokerage house, have today signed an agreement to work on a redesign of the CLSA China World Index and the CLSA Greater China Index.
Chicago Board of Trade Nominating Committee Announces Candidates For 2005 Election

Date 25/01/2005

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) today announced that the Nominating Committee has slated the following candidates to serve on the Exchange’s Board of Directors and on its Nominating Committee. The Exchange election will be held on March 2, 2005.

Bursa Malaysia’s Strategic Objectives In 2005

Date 25/01/2005

Bursa Malaysia today announced its strategic objectives for the year in its bid to enhance liquidity and velocity on the local bourse.
The Vilnius Stock Exchange To List Two Corporate Bond Issues For The First Time

Date 24/01/2005

For the first time in its history, the Vilnius Stock Exchange (VSE) will admit corporate registered bonds to the VSE Current List.
Telecom Italia Mobile SpA IWF Changes In The S&P European Indices

Date 24/01/2005

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P Europe 350, S&P Euro Plus, S&P Euro indices effective after the close of trading Tuesday, January 25, 2005: Telecom Italia Mobile SpA (Italy, SEDOL: 4876746, GICS: Telecommunication Services, GICS Code: 50102010), a member of the S&P Europe 350, S&P Euro Plus and S&P Euro indices, Investable Weight Factor will change from 0.4387 to 0.146. This is following the acquisition of ordinary shares by Telecom Italia SPA, which has
Stock Exchange Of Thailand Announces SVP-Research And Information Division

Date 24/01/2005

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) welcomes Mr. Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput, Ph. D., as its new senior vice president overseeing the Research and Information Division. This division encompasses the research, public information, and international affairs departments.
Standard & Poor’s Announces Change To U.S. Index

Date 24/01/2005

Gen-Probe Inc. (NASD:GPRO) will replace First Health Group Corp. (NASD:FHCC) in the S&P MidCap 400 after the close of trading on Friday, January 28. First Health Group is being acquired by S&P MidCap 400 constituent Coventry Health Care Inc. (NYSE:CVH) in a deal expected to close on or about that date, pending final approval. Standard & Poor’s will monitor this transaction, and post any relevant updates on its website: www.standardandpoors.com. Gen-Probe Inc. supplies nucleic acid