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ICE Reports Futures Volume For May - YTD ADV Up 12%

Date 02/06/2011

IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets, reported volume for May 2011. Average daily volume (ADV) for ICE's futures markets was 1,429,907 contracts, a decline of 1% from May 2010. Year-to-date through May 31, ADV across ICE's futures exchanges was 1,500,400 contracts, an increase of 12% compared to the first five months of 2010. Total futures volume in May 2011 was 30.0 million contracts, up 4% from May 2010.
FORTS: Futures On The Russian Volatility Index Trades 1,155 Contracts On The First Day

Date 02/06/2011

On June 1, 2011 a cash-settled futures contract on the Russian Volatility Index was launched on FORTS, the derivatives market of RTS.
SGX: Consultation Paper On Proposed Rule Changes On General Meetings To Increase Shareholder Engagement And Enhance Corporate Governance Practice

Date 02/06/2011

Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) is consulting the public on amendments to the listing rules to enhance shareholder engagement, encourage participation at general meetings and increase disclosure of voting outcomes.
Instinet’s Newport 3 Wins The Banker’s “Innovation In Dealing Technology” Award

Date 02/06/2011

Instinet Incorporated, a global leader in electronic trading and agency-only brokerage services, today announced that its Newport^®3 EMS has won the “Innovation in Dealing Technology” award in The Banker magazine’s 2011 “Innovation in Banking Technology Awards”. Newport 3 was described by the magazine as the “stand-out winner,” capturing the sole award in the category.
CME Group Volume Averaged 13.5 Million Contracts Per Day In May 2011, Up 11 Percent From April 2011 - Agricultural Commodities Average Daily Volume Up 32 Percent Year Over Year - Metals Average Daily Volume Up 16 Percent Year Over Year

Date 02/06/2011

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced May volume averaged 13.5 million contracts per day, up 11 percent from April 2011, but down 20 percent from the all-time record monthly average daily volume in May 2010. Total volume for May was 283 million contracts, of which a record 85 percent was traded electronically. May 2011 month-end open interest reached 97 million contracts, up 7 percent from the same period last year and up 4 percent from the same period last quarter.

SGX OTC Iron Ore Swaps May Volume Hits New High

Date 02/06/2011

Singapore Exchange (SGX) said its May volume of iron ore swaps cleared hit a new record high of 6,905 contracts.
RTS Announces Results Of The Quarterly Indices Review

Date 02/06/2011

Updated constituents lists approved by the RTS Stock Exchange on recommendation by the Index Committee will be effective from June 16 to September 15, 2011.
SGX May Securities And Derivatives Volumes

Date 02/06/2011

Singapore Exchange (SGX) said securities and derivatives trading activity declined in May from a year earlier, in line with other global markets.
Financial Services Agency - Speech By Mr. Katsunori Mikuniya, Commissioner, Financial Services Agency, At The International Bankers Association (IBA), Tokyo

Date 02/06/2011

Please click here to view the speech by Mr. Katsunori Mikuniya.
HKEx: Admission Of Hui Xian Real Estate Investment Trust To List Of Designated Securities For Short Selling

Date 02/06/2011

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), announces that with effect from 9 June 2011 (Thursday), Hui Xian Real Estate Investment Trust (Stock code: 87001) will be admitted to the list of designated securities eligible for short selling.