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Tokyo Grain Exchange: The Daily Price Limits For Oct. 17, 2008

Date 16/10/2008

The daily price limits for Oct. 17, 2008 are the following: Corn 1,500 yen, Soybeans 2,700 yen, Non-GMO Soybeans 4,500 yen, Robusta Coffee 1,000 yen and Raw Sugar 1,500 yen.
NASDAQ OMX Launches New Roadmap For The Nordic Equity Market - Central Counterparty Clearing, Order Routing And New Trading System To Be Introduced

Date 16/10/2008

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced a new roadmap for its Nordic equity market to further strengthen the functionality and liquidity of the market for the benefit of all market participants. The key moves include: the introduction of a central counterparty clearing (CCP) mechanism for cash equity trading a 20 percent discount to be offered on the variable part of the
Singapore's Ministry Of Finance (MOF) And Monetary Authority Of Singapore (MAS) Joint Press Statement

Date 16/10/2008

Global financial markets have been under severe strain. Banks in developed markets are experiencing significant capital and liquidity constraints.
NASDAQ OMX Makes Investment In European Multilateral Clearing Facility N.V.

Date 16/10/2008

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 22% equity stake in European Multilateral Clearing Facility N.V. (EMCF) from Fortis Bank Nederland (Holding) N.V.(FBN). EMCF is a central counterparty clearing house for European equity trading on exchanges and multilateral trading facilities, including NASDAQ OMX Europe Ltd., Chi-X Europe Ltd. and
The Total Open Interest In Futures Trading On Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Hit A Record High Again

Date 16/10/2008

On Oct. 15, 2008, The total open interest of 127452 contracts in futures trading on ZCE hit a record high again, surpassing the last record of 126724 contracts set on Feb.15, 2008.

The Total Trading Volume Of Futures Contracts On Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Hit A New High

Date 16/10/2008

The total trading volume of futures contracts on Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) hit a new high at 4249140 contracts set on Oct. 15, 2008, exceeding the last record of 3211882 contracts set on Apr. 16 , 2008.
The Trading Volume Of White Sugar Futures Contracts On Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Hit A New High

Date 16/10/2008

The trading volume of white sugar futures contracts on Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) hit a new high at 3795536 contracts set on Oct. 15, 2008, exceeding the last record of 2758044 contracts set on Apr. 16, 2008.
Toronto Stock Exchange To Host Cleantech Investor Day

Date 15/10/2008

On Thursday October 16, 2008, more than 140 investors, investment bankers and analysts will gather in the TSX Gallery for the Toronto Stock Exchange and Sustainable Development Technology Canada Cleantech Investor Day. More than 20 public and private cleantech companies will be presenting their value propositions at the co-sponsored event.
FINRA Fines SunTrust Investment Services $700,000 For Fee-Based Account And Excessive Commission Violations - Firm Also Required To Certify Voluntary Refunds Of $713,362 To Customers

Date 15/10/2008

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) announced today that it has fined SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., $700,000 for supervisory violations relating to its fee-based brokerage business and to commissions on certain low-priced stocks. In assessing the fine announced today, FINRA took into account SunTrust's voluntary refunding of more than $713,000 in fees and interest to affected accountholders.
Toronto Stock Exchange Market Update For October 14, 2008

Date 15/10/2008

On October 14, 2008, 100 symbols, out of a total of almost 4,000 listed on TMX Group equity exchanges, either went into a system delay at the opening or were affected by a post-opening freeze because they exceeded TSX market volatility parameters. This in turn led to a process whereby each symbol had to be reviewed prior to being reopened and traded. The parameters and this re-opening process are in place to ensure an orderly market. It was completed at 11:30 a.m., at which time all symbols