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January 2007 Preliminary IPO Report - A Monthly Report From STOXX Ltd. On European Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

Date 30/01/2007

Based on the close of trading on January 29, in January 2007, six companies went public in Europe. No companies were added to the Dow Jones STOXX IPO Indexes in January.
International Islamic Financial Market And International Capital Market Association Sign MoU To Develop Standardised Market Practices For Sukuk Industry

Date 30/01/2007

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) and the International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate joint work in the development of international Islamic financial markets.
Abu Dhabi And Singapore Securities Markets Ink Collaboration

Date 30/01/2007

Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM) and Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate for the benefit of the financial markets in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 30/01/2007

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Thursday, 1 February 2007, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining meth
CalPERS, CalSTRS Survey Finds Few Global Utilities Confront Carbon Emissions Threat

Date 29/01/2007

According to a report released today by CalPERS and CalSTRS, few of the world’s electric power companies are creating overall economic value -- if they account for the environmental impact of their carbon emissions.

CBOT Fed Watch - January 29 Market Close

Date 29/01/2007

In advance of this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting on January 31, the Chicago Board of Trade will be reporting daily rate change probabilities in the FOMC's federal funds target rate, as indicated by the CBOT 30-Day Federal Funds futures contract. The CBOT 30-Day Federal Funds futures contract is a key benchmark interest rate barometer that reflects the forward overnight effective rate for excess reserves that are traded among commercial banks in the U.S. federal funds market.
Joaquín Almunia, European Commissioner For Economic And Monetary Affairs - Sustainable Financial Markets For European Citizens In A Global Era - 5th Annual European Financial Services Conference Brussels, 23 January 2007

Date 29/01/2007

Ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured to address this important conference on developments in the European financial services sector. I would like to focus my remarks today on three main themes. The first theme will be the current state of progress in creating a single market for financial services in Europe; The second theme will be the link between financial integration and improving the economic welfare of Europe's citizens; and For my third
National Stock Exchange Names Jacob T. Mulaikal Chief Operating Officer - Michael B. Traynor Chief Strategy Officer - And Lori A. Ragus Assistant Vice President And Senior Regulatory Counsel

Date 29/01/2007

National Stock Exchange(R), Inc. (NSX(SM)) today announced the appointment of three officers: Jacob T. Mulaikal as Chief Operating Officer, in addition to his current position as NSX's Chief Financial Officer; Michael B. Traynor as Chief Strategy Officer; and Lori A. Ragus as Assistant Vice President and Senior Regulatory Counsel.
NYMEX To Change Margins For Propane Futures Contracts

Date 29/01/2007

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its propane futures contracts, beginning at the close of business tomorrow.
Mini-SPX Index Options (XSP) Traded At CBOE Set New Volume Record - 118,862 Contracts Change Hands On Friday, January 26, 2007

Date 29/01/2007

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced that volume in Mini-SPX Index (XSP) options set a new single-day record when 118,862 contracts traded at CBOE on Friday, January 26th. Min-SPX options are based on 1/10th the value of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Friday's volume beats the previous record for XSP options of 54,115 contracts, set over a year ago, on January 18, 2006. Open interest in XSP options stood at 923,280 contracts at the start of trading today.