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SEC: Martin Dunn Named Acting Director Of Division Of Corporation Finance

Date 27/02/2006

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox has designated Martin P. Dunn to serve as Acting Director of the Division of Corporation Finance. Mr. Dunn has served as Deputy Director of the Division of Corporation Finance since 2002. Prior to that time, Mr. Dunn served in a number of senior positions in the Division, including Associate Director (Legal), Associate Director (Disclosure Operations), and Chief Counsel. Mr. Dunn joined the Commission as a staff attorney with the Divis

SEC Welcomes Plans of U.S., International Standard Setters For Convergence Of Accounting Systems

Date 27/02/2006

The Securities and Exchange Commission today welcomed the announcement by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) of a memorandum of understanding about their work plans from 2006-2008. Those plans indicate a commitment to make measurable progress towards improved and converged standards in a number of areas over the next several years.

SEC Halts “Paid Autosurf” Internet Ponzi Scheme That Raised Over $50 Million From 300,000 Investors Worldwide

Date 27/02/2006

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the filing of securities fraud charges against the operators of www.12dailypro.com, a “paid autosurf program” that in fact was a massive Ponzi scheme which raised more than $50 million from over 300,000 investors worldwide by offering a 44% return on investment in just 12 days. As a result of the SEC’s charges, the defendants, Charis Johnson, age 33, of Charlotte, N.C., and her companies, 12daily Pro and LifeClicks, LLC, ceased their solicit

Osaka Securities Exchange Modifications On Rules For Listing Of Strike Prices For Nikkei 225 Options

Date 27/02/2006

Summary of Modifications 1. Contracts to be affected: Nearest 3 Contract Months 2. Intervals between Strike Prices

NYSE/Archipelago Merger Gains Final SEC Approval - Transaction To Close March 7, 2006 - First Shares Of NYSE Group, Inc. To Trade March 8, 2006

Date 27/02/2006

"We have received SEC approval of the rule filing which completes the NYSE/Archipelago merger. The merger will close on March 7, 2006 and we plan to trade the first shares of the NYSE Group on March 8, 2006," said John A. Thain, Chief Executive Officer, New York Stock Exchange. "This will mark the beginning of a new era for the Exchange and America’s financial markets.

NYSE Composite Index Sets New Closing High

Date 27/02/2006

The New York Stock Exchange Composite Index® (NYA) closed at a new high of 8139.67 The previous closing high for the NYA was 8126.03 on Feb. 24, 2006.
Nord Pool Extends Agreement Regarding OMX’s Trading System

Date 27/02/2006

OMX, a leading expert in the exchange industry, and Nord Pool, the Nordic Power Exchange, have signed an agreement regarding support and operation of a trading system from OMX. The agreement includes seven year support and operation of the system, which will be used for the energy derivatives market.
LME Select Opening Hours - Update

Date 27/02/2006

The UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has decided to impose an Interim Measures Direction on the Exchange as follows: The London Metal Exchange shall not increase the hours of trading available on its electronic trading platform, LME Select, outside of 07:00 to 19:00 (London time), as is currently its practice; The effect of the OFT’s Interim Measures Direction is that the Exchange is prevented from extending the trading hours for LME Select until such time as the OFT completes i
Kuwait Stock Exchange Trading Report For January 2006

Date 27/02/2006

The index of the Kuwait Stock Exchange reached 11,855.7 points at the end of January, an increase of 410.6 points from the closing value at the end of December. The weighted index reached 581.65 points at the end of January, an increase of 19.41 points from the closing value at the end of December.
KCBT Sets Two New Records - Kansas City Board Of Trade Sets New Volume & Membership Sale Records

Date 27/02/2006

The Kansas City Board of Trade set two new records on Friday: a single-day wheat futures volume record and an all-time high selling price for a KCBT membership.