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Signing Of Agreement For Common Cyprus Stock Exchange – Athens Stock Exchange Platform

Date 20/09/2005

The Chairmen of the Athens Stock Exchange and the Cyprus Stock Exchange, Messrs. Spyros Kapralos and Akis Cleanthous signed on Friday, September 16, 2005 the agreement for the common ASE - CSE platform. The ceremony was attended by the Greek Ambassador in Cyprus, Demetrios Rallis and representatives of the stock market. The signing of the agreement signals the cooperation of the two stock exchanges and accelerates the procedures for its completion.
SGX Announces The 10 OTC General Clearing Members

Date 20/09/2005

Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) is pleased to announce that 10 General Clearing Members have confirmed their participation in the SGX Over-The-Counter (“OTC”) Clearing business. This is in line with the SGX’s plans to launch the SGX OTC Clearing Facility in the first quarter of 2006 for the clearing of energy derivatives and forward freight agreements (“FFA”).
Nasdaq President And CEO Bob Greifeld To Deliver Address At ICI Annual Conference - Nasdaq EVP Chris Concannon Participates On REG NMS Panel

Date 20/09/2005

Greifeld will deliver a Keynote Address at the Investment Company Institute's 2005 Equity Markets Conference. Greifeld will discuss changes in the securities markets as seen from NASDAQ's perspective. Greifeld will discuss i ncreased competition between the U.S. and global capital markets, the environment for today's public companies and how NASDAQ is poised for global competition in the 21st century.
London Stock Exchange Plc: Announcement Of Pre-Close Period Trading Update

Date 20/09/2005

London Stock Exchange plc will release a pre-close period trading update on 29 September 2005.
LME To Stage Programme Of Hedging Seminars At Interplas 2005

Date 20/09/2005

Following the launch of its futures contracts for polypropylene and linear low density polyethylene in May 2005, the LME has confirmed that it will run a series of seminars during Interplas 2005, at the NEC in Birmingham from 4 – 6 October.

Korea Exchange (KRX): Underlying Stocks For Stock Options Will Be Increased To 30 From Currently 7

Date 20/09/2005

Korea Exchange (KRX) will increase the number of underlying stocks for stock options, effective on September 26, 2005, in conjunction with the introduction of cash settlement in order to help investors better hedge with higher accuracy for their positions and provide a wider range of investment options.
Korea Exchange (KRX) Opens Stock Warrant Market On December 1, 2005

Date 20/09/2005

Korea Exchange (KRX) has decided to open the Stock Warrant Market on December 1, 2005, and will make sure that everything is ready for the market opening in close collaboration with securities companies. In the mean time, the Stock Market of KRX will make every effort to ensure that securities companies have their products and systems ready for trading, and their brokers and dealers well educated and prepared. Additionally, efforts will be made to enhance understanding of investors and instituti
Gravitas Technology Signs Manhasset Capital For Its Outsourced Compliance Solution And Disaster Recovery Program

Date 20/09/2005

Gravitas Technology, Inc., a leading IT services firm specializing in the alternative investment community (Hedge Funds and Private Equity), today announced the signing of Manhasset Capital Management, a long/short equity hedge fund (established in 2005), focusing on small and mid-cap US equity stocks to provide initial operations set up and implementation and a compliance solution and disaster recovery plan for their offices in mid-town Manhattan.
Euronext.liffe Announces Launch Date For Bclear – The New Administration And Clearing Service For Wholesale Equity Derivatives

Date 20/09/2005

Euronext.liffe, the international derivatives business of Euronext, today announced that it will launch Bclear, its new ‘on–exchange’ cleared service for the wholesale equity derivatives market, on 24 October. Bclear forms the core of three integrated services - Afirm, Bclear and Cscreen, announced in April, which will offer customers straight-through processing (STP) for wholesale equity derivatives transactions.
Egypt Presides The African Stock Exchanges Association (ASEA)

Date 20/09/2005

Cairo & Alexandria Stock Exchanges (CASE) Chairman, Mr. Maged Shawky was elected to be the President of the African Stock Exchanges Association (ASEA) at the end of the ASEA 9th conference, which took place on 10-12 September 2005 in Cairo.