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Deutsche Börse Launches New DAXglobal China Indices - New China Index Complemented By 10 Sector Indices

Date 18/02/2008

Deutsche Börse expanded its international DAXglobal index family on Monday, by adding eleven new China indices. The DAXglobal China index tracks the 40 largest and most liquid companies in China. In addition, 10 sector indices called DAXglobal Sektor, complement the DAXglobal China index. These indices enable investments in the following sectors: Basic Resources, Construction & Materials, Environmental Protection, Financial Services, Food & Beverages, Infrastructure & Transport, Real Estate,

Hong Kong Futures Automated Trading System And Derivatives Clearing and Settlement System Upgrade Set For 3 March

Date 18/02/2008

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announces today (Monday) that the software for the trading system and the clearing and settlement system used in its derivatives market will be upgraded to Release 19.1 on 3 March 2008 (Monday).

4 New ETFs On The Spanish Stock Exchange - The New Funds Will Contribute To A Broader Range Of ETFs On The Spanish Market, Which Totals 26

Date 18/02/2008

The Spanish stock exchange will tomorrow start trading 4 new ETFs issued by Lyxor Asset Management: Lyxor ETF New Energy, Lyxor ETF Japan, Lyxor ETF DJ Stoxx Select Dividend 30 and Lyxor ETF Leveraged DJ Eurostoxx 50.

Hong Kong Exchanges And Clearing Limited Employees' Share Award Scheme

Date 18/02/2008

OMX To Power Indian Energy Exchange With New Trading Technology System

Date 18/02/2008

IEX's exchange trading system from OMX is on target for launch in Q2. IEX, thataims to start a countrywide market for trading in electricity, will use OMX technology for trading and clearing. Nord Pool, who was recently acquired by OMX, provides spot market technology through its SAPRI system. The agreement includes implementation and support as well as software licenses from OMX, NordPool and FTIL.

Tokyo Financial Exchange Comments On TFOX

Date 18/02/2008

Tokyo Financial Exchange (aka. TFX) has been receiving inquiries asking if "TFOX - Tokyo Futures and Options Exchange" has anything to do with TFX.

Singapore Commodity Exchange Delayed Prices

Date 18/02/2008

Singapore Commodity Exchange apologises as the delayed price page is encountering technical problems and it is in the process of resolving the issue. For 15 Feb 08 settlement prices, pls click here.

Inaugurated By His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum - The Launch Of The DIFC LCIA Arbitration Centre

Date 18/02/2008

Inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) yesterday announced a joint venture with the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) to offer dispute resolution services to all business and commercial sectors, providing a cost-effective and timely alternative to the Courts.

ADSM Signs MoU With Karachi Stock Exchange

Date 18/02/2008

Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM) and Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) signed yesterday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Mr. Adnan Afridi, Managing Director of KSE, and for ADSM by Mr. Tom Healy, Director General.

DIFC To Enhance Arbitration Law

Date 18/02/2008

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on 16 February issued consultation papers to seek comment on a new Arbitration Law, which replaces the existing arbitration law. This proposed Law, which contains a significant number of enhancements, is designed to accommodate and facilitate the set-up of the DIFC's Arbitration Centre.