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ICEX-15: Proposed New Selection Method

Date 22/05/2006

The current method of selection to the ICEX-15 index has given good results. Modifications which took effect in March 2004 increased emphasis on liquidity and required ICEX-15 companies to publish their news announcements in English. Despite the success of these changes, the decrease in the number of ICEX-listed companies in the past few years has reduced the effect of liquidity on the selection. ICEX has therefore been reviewing its method of selecting companies for the ICEX-15 index, and the o

HKEx: Today's Hang Seng Index Closing And Market Capitalisation

Date 22/05/2006

Today's Hang Seng Index closing and market capitalisation The following statistics are made available in response to media enquiries: Top 10 declines - HSI closing (by point) for 2006

HKEx Exchange Participants Statistics

Date 22/05/2006

Stock Exchange Participants' Market Share Report Updated: 22 May 2006

Euronext: Update On Proposals For A Combination Transaction

Date 22/05/2006

On Friday 19 May, Deutsche Boerse A.G. (“DB”) published certain aspects of a proposed combination between DB and Euronext. During the weekend, Euronext received further details of DB’s proposal. In particular, DB clarified that the basis of the exchange ratio for a combination of the two groups would be the volume weighted three months’ average market value, as at the time of entering into a formal agreement with DB.

Dubai Gold And Commodities Exchange Xchange Newswire - May 22, 2006

Date 22/05/2006

Click here to download the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange Xchange Newswire for May 22, 2006.

Diös Ready For Listing On The Nordic Exchange In Stockholm

Date 22/05/2006

As of today, Diös Fastigheter will be listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange’s O List. Diös is the thirteenth new company to be welcomed to the Nordic Exchange this year.

Deutsche Börse Rejects Report In Financial Times - Deutsche Börse Reiterates Partnership Approach For Euronext Merger

Date 22/05/2006

Deutsche Börse on Monday rejected a report in the Financial Times, the company would be considering an all share offer that would value each Euronext share at about 90 euros. Deutsche Börse already made a clear in a statement on Friday that it plans a merger of partners with Euronext.

Bursa Malaysia: Replacement Of Johor Port Berhad In The KLCI

Date 22/05/2006

The Executive Committee (EXCO) of Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) has decided to replace Johor Port Berhad with Transmile Group Berhad as a component stock of the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI). This move is taken as a result of the delisting of Johor Port Berhad pursuant to paragraph 8.15 (5) of the Listing Requirement. The Mandatory General Offer on Johor Port Bhd was closed on 19 May 2006.

ASX: Significant Improvement In Corporate Governance Reporting

Date 22/05/2006

The latest ASX review of compliance with the ASX Corporate Governance Council’s principles and recommendations has revealed listed companies are continuing to improve their corporate governance reporting.

The Dubai International Financial Centre Has Increased Its Stake In Euronext To 3.48%

Date 21/05/2006

"The investment in Euronext is consistent with our belief that it is in the best interests of all stakeholders that Euronext's management be able to maintain flexibility with regards to its future strategic options. Our increased investment in Euronext is also consistent with our focus and long term strategic aim of developing the Dubai International Financial Centre to complement those centres in Europe, USA and the Asia Pacific region."