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Borsa Italiana - Volumes: New Annual High - Both S&P/MIB Index (Since Its Introduction In June 2003) And techSTAR Index Reached New All-Time High

Date 16/12/2005

The volumes' turnover of Borsa Italiana today reached a new annual record of 7.76 billion euros (previous record was set on July, 7th with a total turnover of 7.66 billion euros).
Borsa Italiana - Antitrust Authority: Green Light To MTS Acquisition

Date 16/12/2005

In connection with the approval of the acquisition of control of MTS jointly with Euronext, Borsa Italiana confirms it will continue to timely grant access to the group's post-trading services in an equitable, transparent and non-discriminatory manner and on the basis of criteria and procedure aimed at assuring interoperability, security and equal treatment among market infrastructures, to all subjects who so request and are qualified in accordance with national and community legislation, applic
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Board Of Directors For 2006

Date 15/12/2005

Shareholders of WCE Holdings Inc. elected the Board of Directors for 2006 at the annual meeting held on Wednesday, December 14, 2005. The composition of the Board for 2006 remains unchanged from that of 2005. The Board of Directors of WCE Holdings Inc. also serve as the Board of Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. ("WCE").
WCE Sets New Record Daily Electronic Volume

Date 15/12/2005

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. ("WCE") recorded its highest daily volume today since WCE converted to an electronic trading platform on December 20, 2004.
UK’s Financial Services Authority Proposes "No Change" In Compensation And Ombudsman Payment Limits - But Consults On Specific Issues

Date 15/12/2005

The Financial Services Authority today published the findings of its review of the compensation and eligibility limits for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) for the compulsory jurisdiction of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). In a Consultation Paper published today the FSA is recommending no change to the existing limits (see note 2).

Tokyo Commodity Exchange Price Limits On Gold Futures And Gold Options Contracts

Date 15/12/2005

At the Precious Metals Market Management Committee held on December 14, 2005 decisions were made to maintain the current price limit imposed on gold futures and gold options contracts as following: On and after December 15, 2005, the price limits imposed on gold futures and gold options contracts will be maintained as JPY 75 for the time being, for all contract months except the spot contract month, notwithstanding the provision of Item (2) “Expansion of Daily Price Fluctuation Limits” of
Thailand’s Market For Alternative Investment To Set Up Matching Fund To Boost 40 New Listings In 2006

Date 15/12/2005

Thailand’s Market for Alternative Investment (mai) plans to establish a THB1.0 billion matching fund to invest in potential listings. The mai’s targets in 2006 are to draw in 40 new listings and see THB330 million in the average daily trading turnover.
Thai Bourse Announces Constituents In SET50 And SET100 Indexes Effective Jan. 1, 2006

Date 15/12/2005

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announced that the SET’s Index Committee has selected the securities to be included in the calculations of the SET50 and the SET100 indexes for the period 6M/2006 (i.e., January 1 – June 30, 2006). There will be 6 and 16 changes in the calculations of the SET50 and the SET100 indexes, respectively.
Share Change For Westpac Banking Corporation In The S&P/ASX 50 Index

Date 15/12/2005

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/ASX 50 Index effective after the close of trading Tuesday December 20, 2005:
Securities Trading: European Commission Evaluation Of Settlement Finality Directive

Date 15/12/2005

The European Commission has published an evaluation report on the Settlement Finality Directive (1998/26/EC), which aims to reduce the risks of participation in payment and securities settlement systems, especially when a participant in such a system becomes insolvent. The report is based on Member States' replies to a comprehensive questionnaire and will be presented to the Council and European Parliament. The report concludes that the Directive is functioning well and that Member S