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Seadrill Not Successful In Its Legal Proceedings Against Oslo Børs

Date 04/12/2007

On the afternoon of Monday 3 December, the Oslo District Court issued its ruling on the annulment action brought by Seadrill Limited against Oslo Børs in connection with the decision of the Stock Exchange Appeals Committee in respect of Seadrill’s duty to make a mandatory offer for Eastern Drilling ASA. Seadrill’s claim that the Committee’s decision was invalid did not succeed.
RTS – FORTS: Minimal Size Of Initial Margin Increases In December 2007

Date 04/12/2007

In connection with the approaching of delivery for the period of the evening clearing session of December 12, 2007 to the evening clearing session of December 17, 2007 the minimal size of initial margin for delivery futures contracts with execution in December 2007 will be set as follows:
LCH.Clearnet Freight Cleared Volumes Set More New Records

Date 04/12/2007

LCH.Clearnet is pleased to announce another record month for cleared volumes in its OTC Freight Forward Agreement (FFA) clearing service. Total cleared volumes soared to over 100,000 lots in November, a rise of almost 20% over volumes seen in October, which itself doubled the previous record performance in September. Furthermore, total open interest rose by over a third to 146,000 lots.
New Lists Of Stocks To Calculate RTS, RTS-2, And Sectoral Indices Approved

Date 04/12/2007

RTS Information committee of OJSC “RTS” approved new lists of stocks to calculate RTS Index, RTS-2 and sectoral indices, which will be valid from December 17, 2007 to March 14, 2008.
NZX Operating Metrics - November 2007

Date 04/12/2007

Highlights Average number of daily trades was 2,524 for November, a 4% increase on the same period in 2006. Total capital raised in 2007 will easily close up strongly on last year with a total of $4.65 billion equity and debt raised year to date. Number of NZX Data Real time terminals has increased to 10,401, up 25% on the same period last year. Instalment warrant trades showed good growth, up 63% year on year.

Japan's Financial Services Agency: The Third Japan-EU Monitoring Meeting On Developments In Accounting and Auditing Issues

Date 04/12/2007

The third Japan-EU Monitoring Meeting on Developments in Accounting and Auditing issues was held in Brussels on November 28, 2007. Mr. Junichi Maruyama, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs, and other representatives attended the Meeting from the FSA.
Zhu: Shanghai Stock Exchange To Propel Corporate Governance

Date 04/12/2007

President Zhu Congjiu of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) spoke yesterday at the 6th China Securities Investment Funds Forum International that the SSE would introduce the Corporate Governance Sector and relevant indices. Listed companies can enter the Sector through their voluntary application. After that, they should pass the SSE's indicator examination and the social publication. Besides, the SSE will invite professional institutions and establish the Expert Consultative Committee to offer t
China Securities Index: CSI Aggregate Bond Index To Be Launched As New Benchmark Of Bond Market

Date 04/12/2007

China Securities Index Co., Ltd. (CSI) has recently announced that the official launch of the CSI Aggregate Bond Index will be released on December 17, to synchronize with the price fluctuation on the inter-bank bond market and on the bond market of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). Meanwhile, the CSI Aggregate Bond Index will serve the investors as an analysis tool and a performance appraisal benchmark.
Lehman Brothers To Form New Market Making Firm On NYSE Trading Floor - Agrees To Acquire Certain Assets Related To Van der Moolen Operations, Including Staff And Technology, And Responsibility For 416 NYSE-Listed Issues

Date 04/12/2007

Lehman Brothers will establish a floor-based market making firm on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s leading equities marketplace and a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext (NYX), by acquiring certain assets related to the operations of Van der Moolen Specialists, USA LLC. Upon closing, a Lehman Brothers affiliate will have responsibility for 416 NYSE-listed issues including 308 operating companies when it begins operations on December 10, 2007. The completion of the transacti
Lehman Brothers Agrees To Acquire Van Der Moolen Holding's NYSE Specialist Book

Date 04/12/2007

Lehman Brothers, the global investment bank, today announced an agreement to acquire certain assets related to Van der Moolen Specialists, including its New York Stock Exchange portfolio of listed company specialist's assignments and certain technology. The transaction is expected to be finalized on December 10, 2007. Upon closing, a Lehman Brothers affiliate will act as specialist for approximately 400 NYSE-listed issues. The completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals,