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NYSE Euronext: The Expert Indices Committee

Date 27/11/2008

Paris, 27 November 2008 - The Expert Commission, Indices Committee, meeting today, took the following decisions: CAC 40 index: No modification in the composition of the index.CAC Next20 index: No modification in the composition of the index.SBF 120 index:
UK’s Financial Services Authority Publishes Proposed Changes To Personal Investment Firms' Prudential Requirements

Date 27/11/2008

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today published a consultation paper (CP) setting out proposed improvements to prudential requirements for Personal investment firms (PIFs) designed to help reduce the impact of market failures in the sector.
Egyptian Exchange (EGX) Launches A New Trading System "X-Stream"

Date 27/11/2008

In its endeavor to keep abreast with technological advancements in order to be the Premier market in the Middle East North African (MENA) Region that best serves its stakeholders, EGX has upgraded its trading platform to OMX high performance "X-Stream" solution, to be launched effective November 27, 2008, replacing the current trading system "EFA Horizon".
FTSE UK Index Series Review – Diary Notice

Date 27/11/2008

FTSE Group (FTSE), the global index provider, will announce results of the quarterly review of the FTSE UK Index Series after the UK market close on Wednesday 10th December 2008. The indices within this series include the FTSE 100 Index, FTSE 250 Index and FTSE All-Share Index.
Bombay Stock Exchange: Market Closed On November 27, 2008

Date 27/11/2008

Considering the prevailing abnormal situation and govt.'s advise to people to stay at home, it has been decided to keep the market close for the day. The expiry in F&O and settlement due today, stands postponed to the next working day,

SGX Seeks Public Views To Enhance Transparency In Short Selling Activities

Date 27/11/2008

Singapore Exchange Limited (“SGX”) currently publishes the daily list of buying-in securities and details of the prices and volumes of shares bought-in to keep the investing public informed of the short selling activities that fail delivery in our marketplace. SGX is of the view that any information disclosed on short selling activities should be timely, not unduly burdensome and maintain commercial confidentiality.
The Spanish Stock Exchange To Offer Trading With Up To Four Decimal Places In 2009 - A Boost To Stock’s Liquidity

Date 27/11/2008

Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) will in the next few months increase the trading options offered by its electronic trading platform (SIBE) by offering the possibility of buying and selling shares with up to four decimal places.
Reprimand Issued By The SIX Swiss Exchange Against Orascom Development Holding Ltd

Date 27/11/2008

SIX Swiss Exchange has issued a reprimand against Orascom Development Holding Ltd on the grounds of a breach of IFRS financial reporting standards in its 2008 semi-annual statements. The reprimand relates to the incorrect calculation of earnings per share.
New Specifications Approved For Derivatives Contracts On The RTS Index And Sectoral RTS Indices

Date 27/11/2008

On November 20th, 2008 the RTS Board of Directors approved the new specifications of the following contracts: futures contract on the RTS Index; futures contract on the RTS Index – Oil & Gas; futures contract on the RTS Index – Consumer & Retail; futures contract on the RTS Index - Telecom; Options contract on the RTS Index futures contract.
SGX Statement On Last Trading Day Of SGX CNX Nifty Index Futures November 08 Contract To Move To 28 November 2008

Date 27/11/2008

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) would like to inform all Members that the Last Trading Day of the SGX Nifty Index Futures’ November 2008 Contract will be shifted to 28 November 2008. This is in line with clause 2.8 of the SGX CNX Nifty Index Futures' Contract Specifications.