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The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Announces Launch Of The PHLX Marine Shipping IndexIndexTM (ShxSM) On March 14

Date 14/03/2007

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange announced today the launch of the PHLX Marine Shipping IndexIndexTM (ShxSM). Options on the SHX are slated to be launched at a later date.
CME And CBOT Announce New Timelines For Electronic And Floor Trading Migrations Post Merger Close

Date 14/03/2007

Following the October 17, 2006, announcement of their proposed merger to create the most extensive and diverse global derivatives exchange, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: CME) and CBOT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BOT) today announced new proposed timelines for electronic migration to CME Globex(R) and trading floor consolidation.
FIA Inducts 19 Individuals To Futures Hall Of Fame

Date 14/03/2007

The Futures Industry Association today announced the induction of 19 members into the Futures Hall of Fame. They join 55 other honorees in the Hall of Fame, which was established in 2005 on the occasion of the FIA’s 50th anniversary. The 19 new members were honored at a special dinner and awards ceremony during the 32nd annual International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Fla.
Chi-X Names Michael Bundy CTO

Date 14/03/2007

Instinet Chi-X(R) Limited, a pan-European equity alternative trading system (ATS), today named Michael Bundy Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Bundy joins Chi-X from Nomura subsidiary Instinet, which owns Chi-X, where he will be succeeded by Christopher Rogers (see separate announcement).
LCH.Clearnet RepoClear Launches Sterling GC – An Innovative New Gilt Repo Product

Date 14/03/2007

LCH.Clearnet is pleased to announce the successful launch today of an innovative new repo product called Sterling GC that will operate within its successful RepoClear® business.

Lyxor ETF Brazil Launched In The XTF Segment On Xetra - ETF Allows Investment In Leading Brazilian Benchmark Index - Deutsche Börse Is Europe’s Largest ETF Platform

Date 14/03/2007

Deutsche Börse has further expanded its XTF segment for exchange-traded index funds (ETFs) on the pan-European Xetra trading platform.
SGX’s Senior Advisor, Ang Swee Tian, Inducted Into FIA Futures Hall Of Fame

Date 14/03/2007

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is pleased to announce that Senior Advisor, Ang Swee Tian, has joined the ranks of international futures and options luminaries.
Deutsche Börse: Scenario Calculation For The Equity Indices - Changes In The Equity Indices Effective On 19 March

Date 14/03/2007

Effective 19 March, new index weights will apply for companies in the equity indices of Deutsche Börse. Deutsche Börse released the preliminary weighting figures on Wednesday. An update of the prelimary weighting will be published on Friday. The preliminary data can be downloaded from the Deutsche Börse website (www.deutsche-boerse.com). The final figures based on Friday’s Xetra closing prices will be published on the Deutsche Börse website on Saturday.
Bursa Malaysia To Grow Derivatives Market By 40% - Reduced Derivatives Transaction Fee And Revised FCPO Contract Specifications To Accelerate Market Growth

Date 14/03/2007

Bursa Malaysia aims to grow its derivatives market by 40% in 2007. The exchange today announced key changes to its derivatives fee structure and Crude Palm Oil Futures Contract (FCPO) specifications, both of which are aimed at accelerating the growth of the Malaysian derivatives market.
NYMEX To Change Margins For RBOB, Related Futures Contracts

Date 13/03/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for the RBOB, RBOB financial, RBOB calendar swap, and NYMEX miNYTM RBOB futures contracts, beginning at the close of business tomorrow.