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JonesTrading Announces Geyer Departure

Date 26/10/2009

JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC, a leading agency brokerage firm, announced today that Will Geyer, President and CEO left the firm on October 15, 2009, to pursue other professional opportunities. Packy Jones, Chairman of JonesTrading will assume the responsibilities of President and CEO. There are no other changes to the company’s management.

UK’s Financial Services Authority Announces Tough New Code For Financial Reporting Disclosure

Date 26/10/2009

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced today that the major UK-headquartered banks have agreed to implement a tough new code for financial reporting disclosure.

Armajaro Appoints Michael Hutchinson As Non-Executive Director

Date 26/10/2009

Armajaro the global commodities and financial services group, today announced the appointment of Michael Hutchinson as Non-Executive Director.

Interim CEO For Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange

Date 26/10/2009

In a follow up to the earlier notification regarding the appointment of Malcolm Wall Morris as Chief Executive Officer of DMCCA, the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange announces that Eric Hasham will assume the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer, DGCX. Eric was previously Head of Strategic Development at the Exchange.

Deutsche Boerse: Unscheduled Adjustment In TecDAX - EVOTEC Replaces IDS Scheer Effective 28 October 2009

Date 26/10/2009

Deutsche Börse has announced an unscheduled adjustment in TecDAX®. The freefloat of IDS Scheer has dropped below ten percent and does therefore no longer meet the criteria of the index. EVOTEC will replace the share of IDS Scheer in TecDAX.

Tokyo Financial Exchange Appoints New President & CEO

Date 26/10/2009

Tokyo Financial Exchange inc., (TFX) today announces that the board of directors meeting appointed Mr. Shozo Ohta as the new President & CEO of TFX as of October 28th, 2009.

Tokyo Grain Exchange: Daily Price Limits From October 27, 2009

Date 26/10/2009

The daily price limits will change from October 27, 2009. Raw sugar will be reverted to 1,200yen.

Dow Jones Indexes Launches Dow Jones Islamic Market Greater China Index

Date 26/10/2009

Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, today launched the Dow Jones Islamic Market (DJIM) Greater China Index. The index measures the performance of companies in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan that have passed screens for Shari’ah compliance.

ADX Hosts Meeting For Union Of Arab Stock Exchanges And Brokerage Firms In Abu Dhabi - Cooperation Between Arab Bourses Provides For More Stability

Date 25/10/2009

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) today, Sunday, October 25, 2009, hosted a meeting for the Union of Arab Stock Exchanges (UASE) and the brokerage firms operating in Abu Dhabi, to discuss the common interests between the two parties and the effects of the recent international financial crisis on the Arab financial markets.

Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange Weekly Market Views - October 25, 09

Date 25/10/2009