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DIFC Houses Zabeel Investments

Date 28/12/2006

The multi-diversified investment house, Zabeel Investments, has moved in to the financial heart of Dubai. The company’s new offices at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will allow the company to implement its ambitious expansion programme.
2006 “Market’s Measure” - Preliminary Report - A Monthly Report From Dow Jones Indexes And STOXX Ltd. On The Performance Of U.S., European, Asia And Other Global Stock Market Indexes

Date 28/12/2006

Dow Jones Industrial Average Posts 16.73% Gain in 2006, European Stocks Gain 11.00%, Asia Rises 15.04% and World Equities Rise 17.97% Financial Services Sector Posts Biggest Gain for 2006 in Europe Consumer Services Sector Takes the Hardest Hit for 2006 in Asia
Bursa Malaysia Amends Listing Requirements In Relation To Financial Assistance And Public Spread

Date 28/12/2006

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities") today announced amendments to the Listing Requirements and the MESDAQ Market Listing Requirements in relation to the provision of financial assistance and public shareholding spread. The amendments are aimed at enhancing the disclosure practices among listed companies and strengthening investor protection.
FTSE Global Markets

Date 28/12/2006

The new issue of FTSE Global Markets magazine is now available from www.ftse.com/globalmarkets.
Thailand Depository Offers Bond Lending And Borrowing

Date 28/12/2006

Thailand Securities Depository Co., Ltd. (TSD) now provides bond lending and borrowing. The service, which began on December 25, 2006, will boost liquidity in the bond market, lower TSD members’ costs, reduce processing time, and minimize settlement defaults.

Thai Bourse To Launch New TV Program In January

Date 28/12/2006

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is about to launch a new, live TV program, “Keeping Up the Beat with 5 Markets”, broadcasting on UBC 97 (cable TV) and Channel 5 (free TV), from January 3, 2007, Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 10:00 hours. The program will be produced by Family Know-How Co., Ltd., a SET subsidiary.
Turnover On Stock Exchanges In Germany Rises To 5 Trillion Euros In 2006 - XTF Segment With Record Figures

Date 28/12/2006

Based on the preliminary year-end figures for 2006, which include an estimate for the last two trading days of the year, a total volume of about 5 trillion euros will be traded on the stock exchanges in Germany in 2006 - this represents an increase of 32 percent year-on-year (2005: 3.8 trillion euros). This total comprises about 4.6 trillion euros in equities, warrants and exchange-traded funds (2005: 3.2 trillion euros) and about 457 billion euros in fixed-income securities (2005: 615 billion e
Eurex To Trade Around 1.527 Billion Contracts In 2006 - Preliminary Figures Indicate Increase In Trading Volume Of Over 20 Percent

Date 28/12/2006

The international derivatives exchange Eurex is reporting another record trading year in 2005. Based on the preliminary figures, which include an estimate for the last two exchange-trading days of the year, a total of 1.527 billion contracts will be traded and cleared in 2006, an increase of 22 percent on the 1.25 billion contracts traded in 2005. This corresponds to a daily average trading volume of 6 million contracts. With these trading figures, Eurex further strengthens its position as th
European Exchange For Structured Products To Launch On 1 January 2007

Date 28/12/2006

The SWX Group and Deutsche Börse AG will combine their trades in structured products as planned on 1 January 2007. The joint-venture partners announced this on Thursday. The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse and the federal cartel office (Bundeskartellamt) have already given their approval.
NZAX Market Dominates In Listings, Liquidity And Capital Raised

Date 28/12/2006

The New Zealand Alternative Market (NZAX) has shown strong performance relative to the Unlisted market in 2006.