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Harmonization Of Trading Rules Of The Stock Market And The KOSDAQ Market

Date 26/05/2005

The trading rules of Korea’s two stock markets, the Stock Market Division and the KOSDAQ Market Division of the Korea Exchange, will be harmonized to prevent confusion amongst investors arising as a result of the differences between the rules of the two markets and to reduce IT costs for securities companies.
FSA Sets Out A Good Practice Model For Stress Testing And Invites Comment

Date 26/05/2005

The FSA has today invited comments from firms on what constitutes good practice in the use of stress testing. Research by the FSA found that whilst stress testing has improved, there were wide variations in sophistication and coverage between firms.
Federation Of European Securities Exchanges General Assembly – 25th May 2005

Date 26/05/2005

The General Assembly of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges took place in Brussels on 25 April 2005 with FESE President Massimo Capuano in the Chair.
European Commission: Approval Of New Directive Will Boost Fight Against Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing

Date 26/05/2005

The European Commission has welcomed the European Parliament’s approval of the proposed Third Directive on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing. The Directive applies to the financial and other key services sectors and also covers all providers of goods, when payments are made in cash in excess of €15.000. Those subject to the Directive must cooperate in the fight against money laundering by taking various measu
Demutualisation Of The JSE Securities Exchange South Africa

Date 26/05/2005

The rights holders of the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa (“JSE”) approved the demutualisation of the JSE with an overwhelming majority at a special general meeting held, yesterday, 26 May 2005. Subject to obtaining the Financial Services Board’s consent for the demutualisation, the JSE will start a new chapter in its history as JSE Limited, a public company, on 1 July 2005.

Bursa Malaysia’s Debut AGM As Listed Entity Successfully Concluded

Date 26/05/2005

Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Bursa Malaysia) is pleased to announce that its audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2004 was successfully received and adopted by its shareholders at the Group’s 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today. Seven other resolutions tabled were also passed at the AGM. Over 500 shareholders were in attendance at the AGM, which was Bursa’s first, as a listed entity.
AtosEuronext To Provide Trading, Clearing And Settlement Systems To The Teheran Stock Exchange - The Tehran Stock Exchange And AtosEuronext Have Signed An Information Systems Agreement Whereby AtosEuronext Will Provide TSE With A Full Range Of Electronic

Date 26/05/2005

AtosEuronext, a leading international IT provider serving capital markets, has been selected by the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) to provide electronic trading, clearing, settlement, depository, registry and market control systems to facilitate TSE expansion.
9th European Financial Markets Convention - Striking A Balance In The Regulation of Global Markets - Sharon Brown-Hruska - Acting Chairman And Commissioner, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, May 26, 2005, Brussels, Belgium

Date 26/05/2005

It is a pleasure for me to appear here today before the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE). I am honored to appear before an organization that has such a distinguished tradition of adding value to the debates and policy decisions that have shaped Europe’s securities and derivatives markets and of promoting cooperation both within the European Union and internationally.
9th European Financial Markets Convention - Opening Address By Massimo Capuano, President Of FESE And President And CEO Of Borsa Italiana

Date 26/05/2005

Members of the European Parliament, Commissioner, Chairmen of Regulatory Agencies, Colleagues from FESE Members and other Exchanges, Distinguished Guests. It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you
9th European Financial Markets Convention - Keynote Speech By Charlie McCreevy, Commissioner For Internal Market And Services

Date 26/05/2005

Introductory remarks Thank you Madam Moderator and distinguished delegates I am delighted to be here today to address this distinguished audience at a time when the