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HKEx: Securities And Derivatives Markets Delay Open Due To Issuance Of Typhoon Signal No. 8

Date 22/08/2008

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) announced that the morning trading sessions of both the securities and derivatives markets have been delayed due to the issuance of Typhoon Signal No. 8. If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above remains issued after 9:30am, the morning trading sessions for all markets will be cancelled. If Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above remains issued after 12:00 noon, the afternoon trading sessions for all markets will be cancelled.
Share Change For Baloise Holding Ltd In The S&P European Indices

Date 21/08/2008

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P Europe 350 and S&P Euro Plus indices, effective after the close of trading on Thursday 28 August 2008: Baloise Holding Ltd (Switzerland, SEDOL: 7124594, GICS: Financials, GICS Code: 40301030), a member of the S&P Europe 350 and S&P Euro Plus indices, shares will decrease to 50,000,000 following a buyback and cancellation of shares
An Outlook Of The Brazilian Economy And Capital Market In July

Date 21/08/2008

For an outlook of the Brazilian economy and capital market - click here.
BM&FBOVESPA And The CME Group Will Announce Their Order Routing System In London

Date 21/08/2008

The CME Group and BM&FBOVESPA will hold a seminar on September 23, in London, about their order routing system for European investors, trading member firms (brokerage houses), FCMs (clearing members) and technology companies. This seminar will be similar the ones conducted last June, in Chicago and New York, and it will provide European brokers and customers with information about how the order routing system between the two exchanges will work. Venue: The Brewer’s Hall – Alde
NYMEX Announces Margins For New Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) CO2

Date 21/08/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margins for its Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon dioxide allowance futures contract which will launch on August 24, for the August 25 trade date.

Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes In S&P/TOPIX 150, S&P Japan MidCap 100, S&P Japan 500, And Global 100 Indices

Date 21/08/2008

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/TOPIX 150, the S&P Japan MidCap 100, the S&P Japan 500, and the Global 100 Indices effective after the close of trading Thursday, August 28, 2008: Seven & I Holdings Co Ltd (Japan, SEDOL: B0FS5D6, GICS: Consumer Staples, GICS Code: 30101030) a member of the S&P/TOPIX 150, S&P Japan 500, and Global 100 indices, shares will decrease by 50,000,000 to 906,441,983 due to the repurchase of shares. Chuo Mitsui Trust Holdings (
NYMEX To Change Margins For Coal Futures Contracts On NYMEX ClearPort®

Date 21/08/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its Central Appalachian coal futures contract on NYMEX ClearPort, beginning at the close of business tomorrow.
NYSE Euronext U.S. Futures Exchange Gains Designated Contract Market Status From Commodity Futures Trading Commission - NYSE Liffe To Launch In September

Date 21/08/2008

NYSE Liffe, LLC, the new U.S. futures exchange of NYSE Euronext (NYX), the world’s leading and most liquid exchange group, today received approval from the Commodity and Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) of its application to become a Designated Contract Market (DCM). NYSE Euronext will establish its U.S. futures business on Sunday evening September 7 for trade date September 8 with the transition of 100 oz. gold futures, 5,000 oz. silver futures, options on gold and silver futures, and mini-s
Michael M. Paese Joins SIFMA As Executive Vice President, Global Advocacy

Date 21/08/2008

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) today announced that it has appointed Michael Paese as Executive Vice President, Global Advocacy, with responsibility for SIFMA’s global legal, governmental, and legislative affairs and advocacy initiatives. Mr. Paese joins SIFMA from the House Financial Services Committee, where he was the Deputy Staff Director, and also brings several years of experience working in the financial markets to his new role.
KCBT Wheat Daily Price Limit For Trade Date August 22, 2008 At 60 Cents

Date 21/08/2008

Price limits for KCBT hard red winter wheat futures are at 60 cents for trade date August 22, 2008 (effective with the August 21 evening session).