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August 2008 Preliminary IPO Report - A Monthly Report From STOXX Ltd. On European Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

Date 26/08/2008

Based on the close of trading on August 25, in August 2008, 3 companies went public in Europe. No company was added to the Dow Jones STOXX IPO Indexes in August.1
Deutsche Börse Introduces New Pricing And Discount Model For Algorithmic Trading - Higher Trading Volumes Expected

Date 26/08/2008

As of September 2008, a new pricing and discount model will apply for algorithmic trading on Xetra, in which computers evaluate trading signals and place orders independently in the system.
Eurex Clearing To Expand Service Offering In Cash Market - Three Different Service Offerings For Clearing Of Transactions From November 2008 - First Clearing House With Alternative Service Offerings For Netting Of Positions

Date 26/08/2008

Starting November 2008, Eurex Clearing is to offer three different service packages for clearing of cash market transactions. As alternatives to the current comprehensive offering (to be called “Full Service” in the future), Eurex Clearing will also offer a “Basic Net Service” and an “Extended Net Service”. In the “Basic Net Service”, all transactions will be automatically netted at the end of the trading day with the clearing participant being informed about the remaining net position. With
Tokyo Grain Exchange: Change Of Daily Price Limits For Aug. 27, 2008

Date 26/08/2008

Daily price limits of the following have reverted to the original levels: Corn 1,000 yen, Soybeans 1,800 yen, Non-GMO Soybeans 3,000 yen and Raw Sugar 1,000 yen.
Further Expansion Of EEX Group Management - Iris Weidinger, Director Finance, Appointed To Management Board Of The Holding Company

Date 26/08/2008

The supervisory board of European Energy Exchange AG (EEX) has appointed Iris Weidinger a member of the management board with immedi-ate effect. In this capacity, Iris Weidinger, who previously held the position of chief rep-resentative, will assume the function of the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with the divisions of finance, controlling and human resources for the group. With the ap-pointment of this renowned finance and tax expert as a full member of the manage-ment board the EEX s

SIFMA Welcomes SEC's Initiatives To Update Global Regulatory Framework

Date 25/08/2008

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) today welcomed the mutual recognition agreement among the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Australian Treasury and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission as a landmark in American financial services reform and a model for future cooperation with other regulators. SIFMA also urged the SEC to continue the other essential reforms it has sought in this area, especially modernizing and streamlining the SEC’s
SEC, Australian Authorities Sign Mutual Recognition Agreement

Date 25/08/2008

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox, the Australian Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law — Senator Nick Sherry, and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Chairman Tony D'Aloisio today entered into a mutual recognition arrangement between the SEC, the Australian government, and ASIC. The mutual recognition arrangement provides a framework for the SEC, the Australian government, and ASIC to consider regulatory exemptions that would permit U.S. and
ICE Futures Canada Extension Of Waiver Of Fees

Date 25/08/2008

This is to advise that the waiver of exchange transaction fees and clearing transaction fees for Liquidity Providers (individuals and companies) and existing Floor Brokers trading for their own account has been extended to and including December 31, 2008.
DIFC Seminar To Explore Opportunities In The Regional Funds Industry

Date 25/08/2008

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will host an industry seminar to shed light on how financial services companies can unlock the vast opportunities emerging in the Middle East's funds and investment management sector.
August 2008 Monthly Preliminary Performance Report Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Indexes

Date 25/08/2008

The Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Index was down 5.94% for the month of August. The Dow Jones-AIG Single Commodity Indexes for Nickel, Wheat and Sugar had the strongest gains with month-to-date returns of 13.72%, 10.21%, and 1.51%, respectively. The three most significant downside performing single commodity indexes were Silver, Natural Gas and Heating Oil, which were down 24.28%, 13.09%, and 9.67%, respectively, in August.