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BM&F’s Security Clearinghouse Sets Repo Volume Record: BRL 131 Billion

Date 12/07/2007

The volume of repo transactions at BM&F’s Securities Clearinghouse set a new record of R$ 131 billion (181 transactions), on July 11th, surpassing the previous record of R$ 110.6 billion (245 transactions), which was established on June 6th.
BGC Promotes Rob Sutton To Managing Director & Global Head Of US Dollar Interest Rate Swaps

Date 12/07/2007

BGC, a leading inter-dealer brokerage firm providing integrated voice and electronic services to wholesale fixed income, interest rate, foreign exchange and derivatives markets worldwide, announced today that Rob Sutton has been promoted to a new position as Managing Director and Global Head of US Dollar Interest Rate Swaps.
NYMEX to Change Margins For Natural Gas Index Swap Futures Contracts

Date 12/07/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its natural gas futures index swap contracts, effective at the close of business tomorrow.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. (USA): Merger with CBOT Holdings Inc. (USA) Change In FTSE/Mondo Visione Exchanges Index

Date 12/07/2007

Following the completion of the stock acquisition of CBOT Holdings Inc. (USA) by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. (USA, constituent) and the receipt of updated shareholder information, Chicago Mercantile Exchange (USA, 2965839) will have a name change to CME Group Inc. and remains in the index and CBOT Holdings, Inc. has been removed from the index.
NYMEX Issues Statement Regarding Wall Street Journal Article

Date 12/07/2007

NYMEX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:NMX), the parent company of the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., the world's largest physical commodities futures and options exchange, sent the following letter regarding the Wall Street Journal June 11 article entitled, "Where Senators See Flaws, NYMEX Defends Oversight."

RBC Capital Markets Corporation Registers On Winnipeg Commodity Exchange

Date 12/07/2007

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. ("WCE") is pleased to announce that RBC Capital Markets Corporation of Chicago, Illinois has registered as a Direct Access Trading Participant in the category of Futures Commission Merchant.
NYMEX To Launch New Brent Crude Oil Last Day Futures Contract On CME Globex® And NYMEX ClearPort®

Date 12/07/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced that it will launch a new Brent crude oil last day futures contract on CME Globex and for clearing on NYMEX ClearPort. The first listed month will be the September 2007 contract month, beginning on July 29 for trade date July 30.
BOX Named U.S. Options Exchange Of The Year - Recognized For Its Innovation And Price Improvement Processes

Date 12/07/2007

The Boston Options Exchange (BOX) announced today that it was named as the U.S. Options Exchange of the Year. The award was hosted by FOW, the global derivatives magazine. Winners were unveiled at an industry award ceremony in London last week. Scott Morris, BOX’s chief executive officer (CEO) accepted the award on behalf of the exchange.
Markaz Is First Non-UAE Company To List Conventional Bond On DIFX

Date 12/07/2007

Kuwait Financial Centre S.A.K (Markaz) has listed a $100 million bond on the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX), becoming the first non-UAE issuer to list a conventional bond on the exchange.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange To Begin Trading One New Option On Friday, July 13

Date 12/07/2007

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) announced today that it will begin to trade one new option on July 13, 2007. The following option was allocated to LaBranche Structured Products, LLC: