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IPE Awarded Energy Exchange Of The Year By Commodities Now

Date 26/11/2003

Energy exchanges have had a good year, with many posting new volume records. The growth in exchange trading is indicative of the transition in the energy market. Credit is still a major issue and it is not surprising that recognised investment exchanges have benefited through their provision of standardised cleared contracts.
European Commission: Results Of Council Of Economics And Finance Ministers, Brussels, 25, November 2003 - Financial Services And Taxation - Proposed Directive On Transparency Requirements

Date 26/11/2003

The Council agreed on a general approach on the European Commission's proposal for a Directive introducing minimum transparency requirements for information which must be provided by companies whose securities are traded on a regulated market, such as a stock exchange (see IP/03/436 and MEMO/03/68). The proposal, a key part of the Financial Services Action Plan, aims to enhance investor protection, attract investors to the European market place and improve the efficiency, openness and integrity
Elizabeth Jacobs Named Deputy Director Of SEC's Office Of International Affairs

Date 26/11/2003

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Jacobs as Deputy Director of the Commission's Office of International Affairs.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange: Change In Adjustment Prices In Connection With The Calculation Of The KFX Index

Date 26/11/2003

The Copenhagen Stock Exchange amends the guidelines for calculation of the KFX Index as of 1 December 2003.
Clearstream And Bundesbank Simplify Cross-Border Settlement

Date 26/11/2003

Clearstream Banking Frankfurt AG, in association with the Deutsche Bundesbank and several other central banks in the EU, has developed an innovative concept that simplifies the clearing and settlement of securities and lowers the costs for participants. The "guarantee concept" allows trading firms from participating countries to use central bank liquidity at their home central bank to secure securities transactions in the new Clearstream night-time processing arrangement introduced on 14 Novembe

CBOT Mini-Sized Gold Futures Contracts Set Daily Volume Record

Date 26/11/2003

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) today announced a new daily volume record for mini-sized Gold futures with 2,344 contracts traded on November 25, 2003, breaking the previous record of 2,312 contracts traded November 17, 2003.
ASX: Ian James Macaulay

Date 26/11/2003

It was with great regret that all at the Australian Stock Exchange and many in the wider investment and financial community learned of the death of Ian Macaulay in Sydney at the weekend.
Tokyo Stock Exchange: Deliverable Bonds And Conversion Factors Of JGB Futures (5-year, 10-year & 20-year) As Of November 25, 2003

Date 25/11/2003

The deliverable bonds and conversion factors of JGB Futures (5-year, 10-year & 20-year) can be accessed by clicking here and here.
Tokyo International Financial Futures Exchange - Rollover Of Three-Month Euroyen Futures Leading Contract Month - Leading Contract Month Will Be September 2004 From November 21, 2003

Date 25/11/2003

On both November 21 and 25, the Tokyo International Financial Futures Exchange (TIFFE) saw the trading volume of the current leading contract month of Three-month Euroyen Futures -June 2004- being exceeded by the next contract month -September 2004-, which marked the highest volume on both trading days among all Euroyen futures. As such, TIFEE has approved a shift of the leading contract month for Euroyen futures from the current June 2004 contracts to the September 2004 contracts. The new leadi
Stock Exchange of Thailand To Launch Debenture Trading On Nov.26 - 21 Debentures Launched In First Trade

Date 25/11/2003

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will commence the trading of 21 debentures, issued by six listed companies, thus providing another alternative to investors as well as offering firms with another fundraising channel in addition to equity instruments. The clearing and settlement process will be completed at T+2. An additional 30 debentures are expected to be listed in the first half of 2004.