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HKEx: Arrangements For Adjustment Of Hongkong Electric Futures And Options

Date 22/03/2006

Following up on its news release dated 10 March 2006 on capital adjustment to Hongkong Electric (HEH) Futures and Options, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has announced the arrangements for the adjustment to the contract terms of all open HEH Futures and Options contracts in existence after market close on 28 April 2006, the business day immediately before the ex-dividend day, which is 2 May 2006, to account for HEH's proposed special dividend of $0.73 per share.
Heinrich Schaller New Member Of The Management Board Of Wiener Börse

Date 22/03/2006

Heinrich Schaller will become a member of the Management Board of Wiener Börse AG. This morning, the Supervisory Board of Wiener Börse AG unanimously voted for the appointment of Heinrich Schaller at it regular meeting. Schaller will replace Stefan Zapotocky who requested his premature resignation for personal reasons. As of 1 June 2006, the operations of Wiener Börse AG will be managed jointly by Michael Buhl and Heinrich Schaller.
FTSE 100 Closes Above 6,000

Date 22/03/2006

The FTSE 100 has closed above 6,000 for the first time since 8th March 2001, ending the day at 6007.5. The FTSE 100 reflects the performance of the largest 100 UK listed companies by market capitalisation, and is the basis for a number of products including structured products and ETFs. The index hit its lowest post tech boom level on 12th March 2003, at 3287, and reached an all time high on 30th December 1999, reaching 6930.2. The FTSE 100 first broke the 6,000 barrier on 1st April 1998.
Financial Markets: Inter-Institutional Monitoring Group Publishes First Report On "Lamfalussy process"

Date 22/03/2006

The Inter-institutional Monitoring Group (IIMG) has published its first interim report on the "Lamfalussy Process", which aims to create a more efficient system for the EU institutions to prepare, adopt and implement new legislation to integrate financial markets. In the report, based on evidence given by the stakeholders closely involved in the Lamfalussy process and market participants, the Group asserts that there is general and strong support for the Lamfalussy approach. Notwiths
CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) Sets New Single-Day Record In Trading Of VIX Futures

Date 22/03/2006

The CBOE Futures Exchange, LLC (CFE) announced today that reported trading volume in futures on the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) reached a new all-time high on Wednesday, March 22nd as 8,285 contracts traded. This new single-day record topped the previous high of 4,604 contracts set on January 31, 2006. Open interest in VIX futures was 21,139 contracts at the beginning of the trading session this morning.

Cairo & Alexandria Stock Exchanges (CASE) Sign An Agreement With Abu Dhabi Securities Market For Dual Listing

Date 22/03/2006

In line with CASE ongoing plan to promote cooperation with capital markets in the region and attracting more foreign investments, CASE, Abu Dhabi Securities Market and Misr Clearing, Settlement and Central Depository have signed an agreement which allows for dual listing and trading in both markets.
Appointment To The UK’s Monetary Policy Committee

Date 22/03/2006

The Chancellor has today announced to the House of Commons the appointment of Professor David Blanchflower to the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to succeed Steve Nickell. This appointment will take effect on 1 June 2006.
Abraaj Capital Becomes First Pure Private Equity Company To Receive Licence To Operate In DIFC

Date 22/03/2006

Abraaj Capital today became the first pure private equity firm to be registered by DFSA to operate out of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
WTO’s Financial Services Negotiations Progressing, Global Securities Industry Provides Key Goals

Date 21/03/2006

The Securities Industry Association (SIA), in conjunction with the Australian Financial Markets Association, the International Capital Market Association and the Investment Dealers Association of Canada (the "Associations"), today issued a statement on the WTO’s efforts to further liberalize financial services markets around the globe.
UK's Financial Services Authority Proposes Reforms To Funding Of Compensation Scheme

Date 21/03/2006

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today outlined four possible options for the future funding of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), following concerns raised about the fairness, proportionality and sustainability of the present funding arrangements.