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Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange Strengthens Indian Rupee Future Contract

Date 27/10/2008

New cash settlement mechanism in US Dollars Monthly contract expiries for 12 months forward New last trading day and extended trading hours
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For HSBC Futures

Date 27/10/2008

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Wednesday, 29 October 2008, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contract will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining meth
Dubai International Financial Centre Launches DIFC Global - Amna Al Sayed Appointed CEO Of The New Entity

Date 27/10/2008

DIFC Investments, the investment arm of the Dubai International Financial Centre, today announced the launch of DIFC Global, a new subsidiary that provides a global network of premium business centres and corporate services that support companies in developing their international business.
Tokyo Grain Exchange: The Daily Price Limits For Oct. 28, 2008

Date 27/10/2008

The daily price limits for Oct. 28, 2008 are the following: Corn 1,500 yen and Soybeans 2,700 yen.
HKEx: Unusual Price And Trading Volume Movements

Date 27/10/2008

This announcement is made at the request of the Securities and Futures Commission pursuant to Rule 13.10 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Listing Rules”).

NASDAQ OMX Announces Third Quarter 2008 New Listings Statistics - NASDAQ Captured 58 New Listings, Including Three NYSE And 16 Amex Companies

Date 27/10/2008

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that The NASDAQ Stock Market(r) (NASDAQ(r)) captured a total of 58 new listings, including three New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)-listed companies, 16 American Stock Exchange (AMEX)-listed companies, and seven IPOs in the third quarter of 2008.
JSE Launches Bid For Bond Exchange Of South Africa

Date 27/10/2008

The JSE today (27 October 2008)issued an announcement of firm intention to make a conditional offer to all the ordinary shareholders of BESA to acquire the entire issued ordinary share capital of BESA.
BNY ConvergEx Group Announces Integration Of ConvergEx Cross With The RealTick EMS

Date 27/10/2008

BNY ConvergEx Group, LLC, a leading provider of global agency brokerage and investment technology solutions, today announced that it has integrated its ConvergEx CrossSM block crossing system with Townsend Analytics’ RealTick® execution management system (EMS). Combining ConvergEx’s sophisticated crossing system with one of the premier EMS platforms in the market will help clients of both firms streamline their crossing workflow and further enhance the liquidity available for cross
Statement Of The G7 Finance Ministers And Central Bank Governors

Date 27/10/2008

We reaffirm our shared interest in a strong and stable international financial system. We are concerned about the recent excessive volatility in the exchange rate of the yen and its possible adverse implications for economic and financial stability. We continue to monitor markets closely, and cooperate as appropriate.
Dow Jones STOXX 600 Factoids - October 24, 2008

Date 27/10/2008

As of October 24, 2008 Dow Jones STOXX 600, down 15.45 points this week, or -7.21%, to 198.82 The index is down five of the last six weeks. This is the largest weekly point and percentage decline since the week ending October 10. Today, the Dow Jones STOXX 600 is down 9.90 points, or -4.74%. The index is down for the fourth straight trading day. The index is down 23.19 points, or -10.45%, over the last four trading days. This is the largest fo