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April 2009 “Market’s Measure” - Preliminary Report - A Monthly Report From Dow Jones Indexes And STOXX Ltd. On The Performance Of U.S., European, Asia And Other Global Stock Market Indexes - Dow Jones Industrial Average Posts 5.47% Gain In APRIL, European

Date 28/04/2009

As of April 27 the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 5.47% in April, closing at 8025.00. Stock market indexes in Europe, Asia and globally were up in April, according to preliminary monthly figures from global index providers, Dow Jones Indexes and STOXX Ltd.

New ETFlab Equity Index ETF Launched On Xetra

Date 28/04/2009

One more ETF issued by ETFlab Investment GmbH, a subsidiary of DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, has been admitted to trading on Xetra®.

HKEx To Discontinue Trading In PCCW Futures And Options

Date 28/04/2009

HKEx has decided to discontinue the trading of futures and options on PCCW due to market participants' limited interest in the contracts.    

April 2009 “Islamic Market’s Measure” – Preliminary Report - Monthly Report On The Performance Of The Dow Jones Islamic Market Indexes

Date 28/04/2009

Based on the close of trading on April 27, the global Dow Jones Islamic Market Titans 100 Index, which measures the performance of 100 of the leading Shari’ah compliant stocks globally, gained 3.81% month-to-date, closing at 1635.99. In comparison, the Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index, which measures the 50 biggest companies worldwide, posted a gain of 4.61%, closing at 131.18.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 28/04/2009

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Monday, 4 May 2009, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining m

Deutsche Börse Publishes First Corporate Responsibility Report

Date 28/04/2009

Deutsche Börse has published its first Corporate Responsibility Report, presenting its initiatives for the concluded financial year 2008. Corporate Responsibility has been bundled and significantly expanded across the group, particularly in the last two years. In the current report, the company details its commitment to CR and provides an overview of each area and its objectives. The complete CR report for 2008 is accessible online at

Cinnober Launches Real-Time Clearing And Risk Management Solution - Addresses Key Exchange And Clearing House Issues In The Post Credit Crisis Trading Landscape

Date 28/04/2009

Building on its experience in delivering post-trade solutions with clearing related functionality to customers including NYSE Liffe, the London Metal Exchange, Quadriserv and Nord Pool, Cinnober is now launching a comprehensive clearing and risk management solution, TRADExpress RealTime Clearing.

Tokyo Stock Exchange To Provide CDS Pricing Information On Website

Date 28/04/2009

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) today announced that it will begin to provide pricing information on Credit Default Swaps (CDS) on its website, starting April 28, 2009.

Dubai International Financial Centre's Leading Role In The Regional Financial Industry Highlighted To A Top-Level Delegation Of Swiss Bankers - Visitors Briefed On Dubai's Emergence As The Heart Of The Growth And Innovation In Islamic Finance

Date 28/04/2009

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) received a top-level delegation of bankers from Switzerland.

Tokyo Stock Exchange To Revise Trading Rules At The Time Of Launching "Arrowhead"

Date 28/04/2009

Today Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc (TSE) announced its decision to revise trading rules at the time of launching "arrowhead". This revision will streamline trading rules and regulations and enhance smooth price formation and liquidity of the market. It coincides with the launch of "arrowhead", the next generation trading platform (scheduled on Jan. 4, 2010), for cash products such as stocks and CBs.