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Kuwait Stock Exchange Trading Report First Half 2006

Date 20/07/2006

The index of the Kuwait Stock Exchange reached 10,001.9 points at the end of June, a decrease of 1,443.2 points from the closing value at the end of 2005. The weighted index reached 507.19 points at the end of June, a decrease of 55.05 points compared to the end 2005 value.
International Regulators To Meet In Dubai

Date 20/07/2006

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) yesterday announced details of two important meetings of international regulators to be held in Dubai next year.
Eurex Appoints Brendan Bradley As Global Head Of Product Strategy

Date 20/07/2006

Eurex, the world's largest derivatives exchange, announced on Thursday the appointment of Brendan Bradley as Global Head of Product Strategy with effect from 1 August 2006. In this role he will be responsible for all derivative product development and maintenance at the exchange.
EEX And Amerex Establish Clearing Cooperation For Coal Contracts

Date 20/07/2006

Amerex Energy LLP, one of the leading brokers of energy products worldwide and the European Energy Exchange AG (EEX), announced yesterday that Amerex has joined the EEX as a broker enabling Amerex’s clients to use the EEX’s OTC Clearing Facility. The cooperation will include the clearing of coal transactions both brokered by telephone and concluded via Amerex’s electronic platform.
David Brierwood Appointed Chief Operating Officer Of MSCI Barra

Date 20/07/2006

MSCI Barra, a leading provider of benchmark indices and risk management analytics products, announced on July 18 that David Brierwood has joined MSCI Barra as a Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Brierwood will be based in London and report to Henry Fernandez, MSCI Barra’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Brierwood joins MSCI Barra after a 20-year career at Morgan Stanley where he held a variety of senior positions in both London and New York. His experience include

Charlie McCreevy, European Commissioner For Internal Market And Services - Open Hearing On Investment Fund Of Expert Groups Reports: Closing Remarks, Open Hearing On Retail Investment Funds, Market Efficiency, Hedge Funds And Private Equity Funds, Brusse

Date 20/07/2006

Ladies and gentlemen, You could be forgiven if you are feeling a sense of déjà vu. Five and a half years after the adoption of the UCITS III amendments, here we are again - talking about possible further improvements to European fund law. But let's be honest : continued attention to the European legislative framework for this business is essential.
CBOT Works To Increase Trading Opportunities Worldwide Via New Global Developing Markets Program

Date 20/07/2006

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) today announced it will launch a Global Developing Markets Program (GDM), furthering its strategy to expand global access to the CBOT’s liquid and transparent markets. Through targeted fee waivers, the Exchange is increasing trading opportunities and encouraging volume growth among traders located in countries that have not historically been active in CBOT markets.
CBOT Top Daily Volume & Open Interest Records For Wednesday, July 19

Date 20/07/2006

A list of some of the Chicago Board of Trade's top daily volume and open interest records from the previous business day. Corn Futures Open Interest Record New Record: 1,368,995 Date: July 19, 2006 Old Record: 1,355,613 Date: July 18, 2006 Soybean Crush Options Open Interest
CBOT Holdings Reports Record Results For Second Quarter - 2006 Revenue Increases 31 Percent, Operating Margin Expands 18 Percentage Points

Date 20/07/2006

CBOT Holdings, Inc., holding company for the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®), announced today that revenue for the second quarter 2006 increased 31 percent to $158.5 million compared with $120.6 million in the second quarter of 2005. Net income for the quarter more than doubled, hitting a record $43.5 million versus $18.2 million for the comparable period last year. Second quarter 2006 earnings per diluted share were $0.82. These favorable results were fueled b
Bursa Malaysia Cautions Investors On Speculative Counters

Date 20/07/2006

Bursa Malaysia wishes to draw the investors’ attention to the high volatility in the price movements of certain counters today. Investors are again reminded to exercise due care and diligence in their investment activities and to base their decisions on fundamentals of these companies.