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Instinet Europe Limited, London, Zürich Branch Commencement Of Trading On The SWX Swiss Exchange

Date 23/05/2005

We are pleased to announce that the SWX Swiss Exchange has accepted Instinet Europe Limited, London, Zürich Branch as a new participant. The measures necessary for the commencement of trading have now been taken.
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Three-month HIBOR Futures Contract

Date 23/05/2005

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Tuesday, 24 May 2005, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contract will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining methodology.
FXI China 25 Futures And Options Begin Trading In HKEx Derivatives Market

Date 23/05/2005

FTSE/Xinhua China 25 Index (FXI China 25) Futures and Options began trading today (Monday) in the derivatives market of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx). FXI China 25 Futures turnover was 369 contracts and Options turnover was 175 contracts.
Dubai International Financial Centre Highlights Dubai's Drive To Generate Regional FDI' - “The DIFC Will Help To Open The Door To Greater FDI” Says Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman In His Address To World Economic Forum In Jordan

Date 23/05/2005

The Middle East attracts less than 1% of the estimated global pool of foreign direct investment (FDI) Dr Omar Bin Sulaiman, Director General of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) told delegates gathered in Jordan for the World Economic Forum.
DTCC Settles $1.1 Quadrillion In 2004 On Record Volumes

Date 23/05/2005

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) for the first time cleared and settled securities trades worth more than $1 quadrillion in 2004, up 22% from the prior year’s $923 trillion, while setting new transaction processing records in most subsidiaries.

Cyprus Stock Exchange Review Of Developments For April 2005

Date 23/05/2005

Monthly review of developmentsOn the last trading session of April 2005, the General Price Index of the Main and Parallel Market reached 1.210,68 points, representing a relative increase of 2,22%. The value of shares traded also exhibited a decrease of 52,69% compared to the previous month. It is worth mentioning however, that the highest level the index reached for the month was 1.228,16 points. The other Market Indices reached the following levels: Main Market reached 1.217,23, Paral
Charlie McCreevy, European Commissioner For Internal Market And Services: European Banking – Challenges And changes Ahead - Address To “Institut International d’Etudes Bancaires” - Dublin Castle, 20 May 2005

Date 23/05/2005

Dublin Castle, 20 May 2005 Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen: I am delighted to be here this evening among such a distinguished gathering of European bankers. In the six months since taking on the role of Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services, I have met with many of you in different fora. I look forward to continuing our dialogue over the coming years. The drive to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the financial s
CBOT Successfully Launches SAB Futures Contract

Date 23/05/2005

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) announced today that on Friday, May 20, the Exchange successfully launched CBOT South American Soybean futures, the Exchange’s first agricultural contract with international physical delivery points. The new contract was created to meet the risk management needs of producers and consumers worldwide of soybeans grown in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay.
Bovespa: Localiza IPO In The Novo Mercado

Date 23/05/2005

The shares of LOCALIZA (negotiation code RENT3) started to be traded at BOVESPA´s NOVO MERCADO. Since today, RENT3 has been included in the IGC – Corporate Governance Index.
Ángel Torre González, New Chairman Of Sociedad De Bolsas

Date 23/05/2005

On 18 May, the Board of Directors of Sociedad de Bolsas appointed during its General Meeting, Ángel Torre González – Chairman of Bolsa de Valencia – new Chairman of Sociedad de Bolsas, thus replacing José Luis Damborenea, of Bolsa de Bilbao.