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Markit Acquires NTC Economics

Date 10/04/2008

Markit, the leading provider of independent data, portfolio valuations and OTC derivatives trade processing, today announced that it has acquired NTC Economics (“NTC”), a provider of global macro-economic indicators and owner of the widely-referenced Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) series.

Borsa Italiana's ETF Plus - Twelve Months Of Growth, With 36 Billion Euros Traded

Date 10/04/2008

ETFplus, Borsa Italiana’s dedicated Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) and Exchange Traded Commodities (ETC) market, turns one.

Deutsche Börse Publishes Corporate Responsibility Report

Date 10/04/2008

Deutsche Börse Group has published its actual Corporate Responsibility Report. With the report, the company provides an overview of the broad range of CR initiatives the exchange operator is involved in on its home market Germany as well as on the european capital market. The initiatives are divided into the areas of corporate affairs, education and science, art and culture, and social affairs. The company’s complete CR- report for the concluded financial year 2007 can be found at:

Mongolian President Visits HKEx

Date 10/04/2008

A delegation led by President of Mongolia, Nambar Enkhbayar, visited Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) today (Thursday).

Bursa Malaysia's Direct Market Access Enhances Accessibility And Connectivity To The Derivatives Market

Date 10/04/2008

Bursa Malaysia announced the introduction of Direct Market Access (DMA) for the Derivatives market in line with the exchange’s efforts to enhance market accessibility and trading efficiency.

Elma Electronic AG And SWX Swiss Exchange Reach An Agreement

Date 10/04/2008

The SWX Swiss Exchange has reached an agreement with Elma Electronic AG in connection with violations of the time limit for disclosing management transactions pursuant to Art. 74a of the Listing Rules. Under the terms of the agreement, Elma Electronic AG undertakes to train the persons responsible for reporting management transactions. The company will also provide the members of the Board of Directors and Executive Board with regular information and instruction about their obligations in rel

Bursa Malaysia Hosts 27th AOSEF General Assembly Aimed At Developing Asian And Oceanian Capital Markets

Date 10/04/2008

Bursa Malaysia hosted the 27th Asian and Oceanian Stock Exchanges Federation (AOSEF) General Assembly which witnessed a gathering of leaders and experts from the securities and derivatives industry from the Asian and Oceanic region. The annual AOSEF General Assembly, which was held in Kuala Lumpur this year, saw member exchanges share updates and experiences as well as gain from the collective views on ways of developing the markets within the Asian and Oceanic region.

Singapore Exchange And Mongolian Stock Exchange Sign MOU To Foster Closer Relationship

Date 10/04/2008

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) and Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE) are pleased to announce that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to collaborate for the benefit of the financial services industries in Singapore and Mongolia.

NCDEX To Launch UN Issued Carbon Credit Futures Contract For CERs

Date 10/04/2008

The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX) launched its futures contract for Certified Emission Reduction (CERs) today. Shri B. C. Khatua, Chairman of the Forward Markets Commission (FMC) launched the contract in Mumbai.

Chi-X Europe Extends Trading Services To Finnish Stocks

Date 10/04/2008

Chi-X® Europe Limited, the first live, pan-European equity multilateral trading facility (MTF), today announced that it is successfully trading, clearing and settling five of the top OMX Helsinki 25 component stocks, and plans to introduce the remainder of the indices’ names by the end of the month. The first stocks trading on Chi-X Europe are: Fortum Ord Nokia Ord Sampo Stora Enso R Ord UPM Kymmene Ord