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Montréal Exchange Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results - MX Announces Special Dividend Of $0.35 Per Share And Launch Of Carbon Trading

Date 26/07/2007

Financial Highlights (Q2 2007 vs. Q2 2006) Revenues increased 3% to $21.4 million Operating margin of 40% up from 36% Net earnings increased 7% to $6.9 million Diluted earnings per share of $0.22 compared to $0.24 per share Average daily volume of 176,560 contracts, up 1.6% Strong financial position - $131 million in cash
NYMEX To Change Margins For Aluminum Futures Contracts

Date 26/07/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its aluminum futures contracts, beginning at the close of business tomorrow.
CFTC Announces Resignation Of Chief Economist, James A. Overdahl

Date 26/07/2007

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that Chief Economist James A. Overdahl will be leaving the Commission at the end of July to become Chief Economist at the Securities and Exchange Commission.
NYMEX To Change Margins For Platinum, Palladium Futures Contracts

Date 26/07/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. announced today that it will change margins for its platinum and palladium futures contracts, effective at the close of business tomorrow.
James Overdahl Named SEC Chief Economist To Head Office Of Economic Analysis

Date 26/07/2007

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Dr. James A. Overdahl has been named SEC Chief Economist and will lead the Commission's Office of Economic Analysis. Dr. Overdahl has served as Chief Economist of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission since 2002.

NYMEX To Change Margins For Coal, Propane Futures Contracts

Date 26/07/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its Central Appalachian (CAPP) coal and propane futures contracts, effective at the close of business tomorrow.
SEC Staff Hold <i>CCOutreach</i> Program For SEC Investment Advisers In Europe

Date 26/07/2007

Securities and Exchange Commission staff announced today that it conducted a CCOutreach seminar for European-based investment advisers registered with the SEC. The program included over 50 participants representing investment advisers registered with the SEC based in Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Switzerland. The program was hosted by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in Luxembourg.
NYMEX To Change Margins For Natural Gas, Related Futures Contracts

Date 26/07/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its natural gas; Henry Hub swap, swing swap, and penultimate swap; natural gas penultimate and last day financial; and NYMEX miNYTM natural gas futures contracts, effective at the close of business tomorrow.
SEC Chairman Cox Calls For Improved Investor Protections In The Market For Municipal Securities

Date 26/07/2007

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox today delivered an SEC staff "white paper" to Congress that calls for improvements in accounting and disclosure in the municipal securities market.
NYMEX To Change Position Limits For Copper Futures Contract

Date 26/07/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. announced today that it will decrease the spot month position limit for its copper futures contract to 400 contracts from 500 contracts, effective at the close of business tomorrow.