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FTSE Selected By Stock Exchange Of Thailand (SET) To Take Over Calculation Of Its Domestic Indexes

Date 27/09/2006

FTSE Group ("FTSE") the global index provider, has been selected by the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to take over the calculation of its domestic indexes. The partnership to be set up will allow FTSE to redesign and update the index series in line with international indexing standards. FTSE will undertake a full market consultation process with local investors and other index users, as the first stage of this project.
SEC Charges Former CEO And Two Former Executives Affiliated With Renaissancere Holdings Ltd. With Securities Fraud - Sham Reinsurance Transaction Used To Smooth Earnings

Date 27/09/2006

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced securities fraud charges against James N. Stanard and Martin J. Merritt, the former CEO and former controller, respectively, of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. (RenRe) and also against Michael W. Cash, a former senior executive of RenRe's wholly-owned subsidiary, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. The complaint, filed today in federal court in Manhattan, alleges that Stanard, Merritt, and Cash structured and executed a sham transaction that had no
ISE Launches Historical Options Tick Data Offering(TM)

Date 27/09/2006

The International Securities Exchange (NYSE: ISE) today announced the official launch of its Historical Options Tick Data(TM) offering (ISE HOT Data(TM)), the first in its suite of new market data products. The ISE HOT Data offering includes the full daily tick file of all trades and quotes for equity and index options that are reported to the Options Price Reporting Authority (OPRA). These comprehensive, historical data files will enable sophisticated investment professionals to conduct in-dept
Thai Exchange Chooses To Develop Co-Branded Index With FTSE

Date 27/09/2006

To boost its international profile and support innovative products, The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)’s Board of Governors has approved the FTSE Group to co-develop and manage the exchange’s new index.
Meeting Of The Board Of Oslo Børs On 27 September 2006

Date 27/09/2006

At its meeting today, the Board of Oslo Børs resolved to admit shares in Marine Farms, Codfarmers, Austevoll Seafood and Northland Resources to listing on Oslo Børs.

Thai Bourse Approves Direct Market Access By Institutions

Date 27/09/2006

Domestic and foreign institutions will be able to trade directly in the Thai market via the Direct Market Access (DMA) system, The Stock Exchange of Thailand’s (SET) board decided today. This step will facilitate trading to be in line with that of other exchanges, making Thailand more attractive and boosting the investor base. The SET will work closely with member companies and adjust relevant systems accordingly, as this change will take effect by Q1/2007.
Clearstream And Euroclear To Upgrade The Daytime ‘Bridge’

Date 27/09/2006

Brussels and Luxembourg – Euroclear Bank and Clearstream Banking Luxembourg today jointly announced a programme of improvements to the automated daytime ‘Bridge’ between the two international central securities depositories (ICSDs).
Three New Indexchange ETFs Listed In The XTF Segment On Xetra - ETFs Offer Exposure To REITS And Other Real Estate Equities - Deutsche Börse Is Europe's Largest ETF Platform

Date 27/09/2006

Deutsche Börse has further expanded its XTF segment for international exchange-traded index funds (ETFs) on the electronic trading platform Xetra. Three new ETFs issued by Indexchange Investment AG were listed in the XTF segment on 26 September. The three new products offer institutional and retail investors exposure to three Dow Jones STOXX real estate indices for the first time. The ETFs provide investors with a low-cost and flexible way to participate in the development of the global real est
The Spanish Exchange Trades 24 New Warrants Issued By Banesto - With These Issues, The Number Of Warrants Traded On The Market So Far This Year Stands At A Record 2,411

Date 27/09/2006

The Spanish Exchange today began trading 24 new warrants issued by Banesto. With these issues, the number of new warrants traded on the market so far this year stands at a record 2,411, which exceeds all issues made last year by 33%.
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited Receives DFSA License

Date 27/09/2006

HSBC Bank Middle East Limited today announced it has been granted a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to provide institutional financial services from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).