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NYSE Euronext Launches NYSE Century Club And NYSE Century Index - Recognizes Innovative And Transformative U.S. Companies With At Least 100 Years Of History - Launch Coincides With CEO Forum And 220th Anniversary Of NYSE’s Founding

Date 17/05/2012

NYSE Euronext (NYX) today introduced the NYSE Century Club and the NYSE Century Index^SM. The NYSE Century Club recognizes companies that have realized success and contributed to economic and social progress for more than 100 years. In conjunction with the launch, CEOs from representative companies will participate in an inaugural forum on innovation and transformation at the NYSE today, which marks the 220^th anniversary of the founding of the Exchange.

Deutsche Börse And CFFEX Signed Co-Operation Agreement

Date 17/05/2012

Deutsche Börse and China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Beijing. The parties agreed on a co-operation and an extensive exchange of information in order to facilitate the further development of both financial markets.

European Parliament To Vote On Financial Transaction Tax

Date 17/05/2012

The European Parliament will vote on a proposed financial transaction tax on Wednesday 23 May.

Thomson Reuters Strategically Expands Boardlink Service - Global Solution Delivers Additional Tools for Board Members

Date 17/05/2012

Thomson Reuters, the world’s leading supplier of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today announced a number of strategic enhancements to its BoardLink service, a secure board workflow solution designed to serve companies as they operate across borders and have increasingly mobile, global boards.

Changes In BSE Indices

Date 17/05/2012

The following replacements shall be made in the below mentioned indices. Vide Notice No. 20120516-17, dated May 16, 2012 India Securities Ltd. (BSE Code: 500204) has been suspended w. e. f. May 17, 2012 as per SEBI’s advise. At present company is constituent of BSE-200 BSE-500 & BSE-Midcap Index, which necessitates its exclusion.

ASIC Chief Elected Chair Of IOSCO Board

Date 17/05/2012

ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft was today elected chairman of the board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), following a vote of board members at IOSCO’s annual conference in Beijing.

Masamichi Kono Of Japan FSA To Lead IOSCO’s New Board

Date 17/05/2012

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is pleased to announce the appointment today of Mr. Masamichi Kono as Chairman of the new IOSCO Board. Mr. Kono was appointed during the Board’s inaugural meeting at the Annual Conference in Beijing.

NYSE Technologies Introduces The Capital Markets Community Platform To Europe - Globally Extends Cloud Based Community Platform Built In Collaboration With Industry Leaders VMware And EMC - Secure Cloud Provides On-Demand Services For Increased Business Agility, Simplified Market Access And Reduced Trading Friction - On Demand Solution Utilising NYSE Technologies’ Global Connectivity For Global Customer Base

Date 17/05/2012

NYSE Technologies, the commercial technology division of NYSE Euronext, today announced the global expansion of its successful Capital Markets Community Platform into Europe. Operating from NYSE Euronext’s European Liquidity Centre in Basildon (UK), the cloud based Community Platform was designed and developed in partnership with leading computing experts EMC (NYSE: EMC) and VMware (NYSE: VMW).

PLUS Markets Group Statement Regarding Press Speculation

Date 17/05/2012

The Board of PLUS Markets Group plc ("PLUS" or the "Group") notes the recent press speculation and makes the following update to shareholders.

The Group can confirm that it is in talks with ICAP plc that may lead to the disposal of its subsidiary company PLUS Stock Exchange plc ("PLUS-SX"), the cash equities recognised investment exchange for a nominal amount due to the loss making nature of PLUS-SX. As indicated in previous announcements, the board believe that this would be in the best interests of shareholders to preserve remaining shareholder value. There can, however, be no certainty that a transaction will complete.

LME Clear To Move Into New Premises

Date 17/05/2012

The London Metal Exchange (LME) plans to move LME Clear staff into dedicated offices close to the main premises in Q3 2012. The LME Clear team continues to expand as the selection processes for both the technology supplier and treasury partner reach the final stages.