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OMX To Service The National Officially Appointed Mechanism (OAM) In Iceland

Date 14/01/2008

OMX, a leading expert in the exchange industry, has signed an agreement with the lcelandic Financial Supervisory Authority on providing them with software for the Officially Appointed Mechanism (OAM) for the central storage of regulated information in Iceland. OMX Nordic Exchange Iceland will service the OAM responding to the objectives of the European Union's Transparency Directive. All regulated information published by issuers of securities , as prescribed by law, will be archived in the cen
NYSE Euronext To Acquire Wombat Financial Software, A Global Leader In High Performance Financial Market Data Management Solutions - Wombat Acquisition Enables NYSE Euronext To Offer Customers Comprehensive, End-To-End Solutions For Low Latency Trading An

Date 14/01/2008

NYSE Euronext (NYSE/Euronext: NYX) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Wombat Financial Software (Wombat), a privately held global leader in high-performance financial market data management solutions. This strategic acquisition broadens NYSE Euronext’s offering of comprehensive market-agnostic connectivity, transaction and data management solutions to customers globally by integrating Wombat’s industry leading and rapidly growing market data enterprise software a
Statement By Bursa Malaysia On Discussions With NYSE Euronext

Date 14/01/2008

Bursa Malaysia wishes to clarify that it is continuously seeking to explore and initiate viable business opportunities which will benefit and create value for the Company. In line with this, Bursa Malaysia will continue to evaluate any potential opportunities with potential strategic partners.
Dow Jones Indexes And Muscat Securities Market To Launch New Index For Oman

Date 14/01/2008

Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, and Muscat Securities Market, the stock exchange in Oman, today launched the Dow Jones MSM Index. The index is a total-market index that measures the performance of all companies listed on the Muscat Securities Market. The index currently includes 66 stocks.
The Open Interest Of White Sugar Futures Contracts On Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Hits A New High Again

Date 14/01/2008

On Jan. 10, 2008, the open interest of the white sugar futures contracts on Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) hit a new high again at 745198 contracts, exceeding the last record of 721448 contracts set on Dec. 24, 2007.

DIFC Authority Achieves ISO Certification

Date 14/01/2008

The Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFC Authority) today announced that it has been awarded an International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certification. The ISO 9001:2000 certification was awarded by Lloyd's Register, the independent risk management organisation, in recognition of the DIFC Authority's commitment to continuous quality management and improvement of the services and operations at the DIFC.
Cairo & Alexandria Stock Exchanges Monthly Statistical Report December 2007

Date 14/01/2008

Listing Total number of listed companies on CASE in December 2007 decreased to 435 companies as opposed to 448 in the previous month. No companies were listed this month.
'Meet Dubai' Puts Global Focus On Regional Investment Opportunities

Date 14/01/2008

The fast-growing market capitalisation of GCC stock exchanges is fanning global investor interest in the region and the wider Middle East, generating an unprecedented level of international attention from merchant banks and intermediaries. This is underlined by the number of international brokers that have joined DIFX and DIFC, drawn by the high volumes of conventional debt and equity being issued and enthusiastic investor response to sukuk Islamic bonds.
Speech by SEC Chairman Christopher Cox: "International Business — An SEC Perspective" - Address To The American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants' International Issues Conference

Date 11/01/2008

Thank you, Larry [Gill], for that kind introduction. And thank you for the outstanding work you've done as conference chairman, and as Chairman of the Steering Committee.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 11/01/2008

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes: The offer to purchase shares via a modified Dutch Auction by ACE Aviation Holdings Inc. (TSX:ACE.B) expired after the close of Thursday, January 10, 2008. As a result, 49,918,000 shares will be taken up and paid for by ACE Aviation and the relative weight of ACE Aviation will decrease in the S&P/TSX Composite and Capped Composite, the S&P/TSX 60 and 60 Capped, the S&P/TSX Equity, Capped Equity and Equit