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UK’s Financial Services Authority Publishes Near Final Transparency Directive Rules And Updates On Investment Entities Listing Rules Review

Date 27/10/2006

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today published a policy statement PS06/11 Implementation of the Transparency Directive – Feedback on CP06/4 setting out the near-final rules for the implementation of the Transparency Directive, and outlining plans for further work on the disclosure of contracts for difference (CFD) positions.

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 27/10/2006

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 Wednesday, 1 November 2006, 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 met

Tokyo Stock Exchange: Regarding Report Of Lawsuit For Damages Filed By Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.

Date 27/10/2006

Today, there has been a report stating that Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. has filed a lawsuit against Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. ('TSE') claiming for damages incurred in connection with an erroneous order for J-COM stock.

Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Weekly Market Report – October 20-26, 2006 - MCX Agrindex Closes At 1,666.95 - Up 46.37 Points

Date 27/10/2006

The MCX COMDEX closed at 2,150.91 up 28.60 points during the course of the week; while the MCX Agri Index closed at 1,666.95 up 46.37 points; MCX Energy Index closed at 2,295.10 up 44.28 points and MCX Metal Index closed at 2,490.69 down 2.12 points. The Exchange has recorded a total weekly turnover of Rs. 35,209.74 crore for the period October 20-26, 2006.

TAIFEX And CME Sign Memorandum Of Understanding

Date 27/10/2006

The Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX), a rising derivatives exchange in the Asia-Pacific Region and the only derivatives exchange in Taiwan, and CME, the world’s largest and most diverse financial exchange, announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a cooperative relationship for information sharing and further cooperation between the two organizations. The signing ceremony was held in the Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Taipei and was witnessed by Dr. Shyan

Tokyo Stock Exchange: News Report On Proposal On Operational Tie-Up From New York Stock Exchange

Date 27/10/2006

Some media outlets today reported that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has proposed a capital and operational alliance with Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE).

CMS Boosts Sales Resource For TDI™

Date 27/10/2006

CMS WebView plc (AIM: CWV) has teamed up with Velocity Sales & Marketing Ltd, sales and lead generation experts in the financial services industry.

Tokyo Grain Exchange Raw Silk Futures Delivery By Brand Oct.06

Date 27/10/2006

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Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange (BM&F): New Futures Contracts And Options With Reset Are Launched During Market Meeting: Details Can Be Seen Via Internet Streaming

Date 26/10/2006

The Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange (BM&F) announced on October, the 24th, the creation of new derivatives contracts and volatility structured transaction. During a lecture coordinated by Alvaro Mendonça, the Exchange’s Financial and Environmental Product director, brokers and analysts were given the details regarding the new contracts. The lecture was transmitted live via video-conference to the Rio de Janeiro Stock Exchange and is available at

McLaughlin, Piven and Vogel Securities Agrees To Repay Customers Overcharged For Transferring Accounts - NASD Fines Firm $50,000, Orders Compliance Review By Independent Consultant

Date 26/10/2006

NASD today announced that McLaughlin, Piven and Vogel Securities, Inc. (MPV) of New York has agreed to pay restitution to customers who were charged excessive and unreasonable fees in connection with the transfer of their brokerage accounts to other broker-dealers through the Automated Customer Account Transfer System (ACATS). NASD has identified more than 1,500 customers who were overcharged.