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Statement By José Manuel Durão Barroso President Of The European Commission At The Pre-European Council Press Conference

Date 29/02/2012

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen,

I will come to the European Council tomorrow with a message on growth – sustainable growth. It was this message that I was bringing already to the last informal European Council. Indeed, the answer on growth has been at the core of our agenda from the start, and I am pleased to say that we are starting to see a level of commitment by Heads of Government and Heads of State which I now hope will be translated into effective, concrete delivery.

HKEx Consolidated Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 December 2011

Date 29/02/2012

Click here to download HKEx's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011.

Kay Review Of UK Equity Markets Publishes Interim Report

Date 29/02/2012

Professor John Kay today published an interim report on his Independent Review of investment in UK equity markets and its impact on company performance and governance.

HKEx 2011 Corporate Governance Report

Date 29/02/2012

HKEx firmly believes that strict adherence to the highest governance standards is vital to fulfilling its public responsibilities, as an exchange controller under the SFO, and corporate responsibilities, as a listed company. The Directors and employees all endeavour to uphold and nurture accountability, transparency, fairness, and integrity in all aspects of HKEx’s operations. We are committed to staying at the forefront of good governance by regularly reviewing and enhancing our governance practices, and introduce them to the market.

EEX Is Awarded Contract For The Transitory Auction Platform For Germany

Date 29/02/2012

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has won the tendering procedure for the transitory auctioning platform for the EU Emission Allowances (EUA) auctioned off by Germany for the third emissions trading period. On 27 February 2012, the Federal Environment Agency awarded EEX the contract.

HKEx 2011 Remuneration Committee Report

Date 29/02/2012

The Remuneration Committee (RC) is delegated by the Board with the responsibility to ensure that the Group’s remuneration policy and practices are consistently applied and employees are fairly remunerated with reference to the Group’s and individual’s performance. It comprises 5 Independent Non-executive Directors and its member list is set out on page 8 of this report.The RC’s major roles and functions and terms of reference are posted on the HKEx website.

London Metal Exchange To Broaden Education And Outreach In Asia - Latest Move In Response To Growing Interest In Futures Trading In Asia - Seminars To Be Designed And Run Out Of Asia - Former World Bank Consultant Lesley Campbell To Join Growing Asia Team To Spearhead Initiative

Date 29/02/2012

The London Metal Exchange (LME) is broadening its education and outreach efforts  in Asia amid growing interest in futures trading in the region. It has recruited  risk consultant and commodity specialist Lesley Campbell, a former consultant to  the World Bank, to join a growing team in Asia and spearhead the initiative.

HKEx: Report On Initial Public Offering Applications, Delisting And Suspensions

Date 29/02/2012

(As at 29 February 2012)

Three SPDR Equity And Bond Index ETFs Launched On Xetra - ETFs Track The UK And Euro Zone's Markets

Date 29/02/2012

Three new exchange-listed equity index funds plus a bond index fund issued by SPDR (State Street Global Advisors) have been tradable on Xetra® since Wednesday.

HKEx Announces Results From Evaluation Of Its Board

Date 29/02/2012

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced today (Wednesday) the results of an evaluation of its Board and the Board committees.