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Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Sector Update: Parkson Holdings Berhad

Date 25/10/2007

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities) has decided to update the classification of sector for Parkson Holdings Berhad (PARKSON) to come into effect on 9.00 a.m., Monday, 29 October 2007.
SGX Issues Consultation Paper On Proposed Introduction Of Single Stock Derivatives

Date 25/10/2007

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) is inviting public comments on proposed amendments to its Business Rules, to facilitate the introduction of Single Stock Derivatives (SSDs) in the first quarter of 2008.
Dr. Kharbash To Speak At Hawkamah Conference On Corporate Governance - UAE Minister Of State For Finance & Industry To Make Opening Keynote Address At DIFCweek Event

Date 25/10/2007

Transparency in financial markets and in the region’s family businesses are the themes of this year’s Hawkamah conference on corporate governance, to be held on November 21 at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as part of DIFCweek.
Speech By SEC Chairman Christopher Cox: 'The Role of Government in Markets' - Keynote Address And Robert R. Glauber Lecture At The John F. Kennedy School Of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 24, 2007

Date 24/10/2007

Thank you, Bob [Glauber], for that kind introduction, and thanks especially for extending to me the honor of delivering the first Robert R. Glauber Lecture. It’s particularly nice to combine a visit to my alma mater with the opportunity to pay tribute to someone who has contributed so much to the world’s capital markets. Bob Glauber’s entire career has been devoted to improving capital formation and the health of our securities markets. I want to take this special occasion to thank you, Bob, in
Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes To The S&P Global 100 Index

Date 24/10/2007

Standard & Poor’s will make the following change in the S&P Global 100 Index effective after the close of trading on October 31, 2007. Caterpillar Inc. (United States, sedol = 2180201, ticker = CAT) will replace Alcan Inc. (Canada, sedol =2013200) in the S&P Global 100 after the close of trading on October 31, 2007. Alcan Inc. is being acquired by Global 1200 constituent Rio Tinto plc in a transaction expected to close on or around that date. Caterpillar Inc. designs, man

NASDAQ Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks As Of Settlement

Date 24/10/2007

At the end of the settlement date of October 15, 2007, short interest in 2,694 NASDAQ Global Market(sm) securities totaled 7,727,423,839 shares compared with 7,912,885,287 shares in 2,702 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of September 28, 2007. The mid-October short interest represents 4.21 days average daily NASDAQ Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 4.44 days for the prior reporting period.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 24/10/2007

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes: The shareholders of Alcan Inc. (TSX:AL) have accepted the $US101.00 per share offer from Rio Tinto (LSE:RIO). Alcan will be removed from the S&P/TSX Composite and Capped Composite, the S&P/TSX Equity and Capped Equity, the S&P/TSX 60, 60 Capped and Equity 60, the S&P/TSX Capped Materials and the S&P/TSX Global Mining Indices. Cott Corporation (TSX:BCB) and Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS) will also be removed fro
Dubai Mercantile Exchange Reports Record Open Interest For Benchmark Oman Crude Oil Future Contract - Steady Growth In Trading Volumes Continue As Open Interest Surpasses 7,000 Contracts

Date 24/10/2007

The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (DME) today today announced that it has achieved its highest level of open interest for its benchmark Oman Crude Oil Futures Contract, since the commencement of trading on the Exchange on 1 June 2007.
Osaka Securities Exchange: Brief Summary Of Interim Financial Statements Of Fiscal Year 2007 Ending March 31, 2008 (Unconsolidated) (Oct. 23, 2007)

Date 24/10/2007

Click here to download a brief summary of Osaka Securities Exchange's interim financial statements of fiscal year 2007 ending March 31, 2008 (unconsolidated) (Oct. 23, 2007).
SEC Wins First-Ever Federal Agency Pro Bono Leadership Award

Date 24/10/2007

The Securities and Exchange Commission will receive the inaugural Federal Agency Pro Bono Leadership Award tomorrow for its outstanding commitment to the local community and helping others in need. The award from the Interagency Pro Bono Working Group is the federal government's highest honor for efforts to promote pro bono service by employees.