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DGCX Crude Oil Volumes Hit All Time High

Date 23/06/2008

As evidence of the growing appetite to transact business in the region, the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the Middle East’s leading derivatives exchange reported record Crude Oil futures transactions on Thursday 19th June for it’s recently launched WTI contract. Approximately 3,500 contracts were traded, surpassing the previous record of 2,813 contracts by over 20%.
DIFC Signs Agreement With UAE Central Bank Regarding Real-Time Automated Payments In DIFC

Date 23/06/2008

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) yesterday announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) under which the latter becomes the lead regulator for Real-time Automated Payments in DIFC (RAPID).
DIFX Board Announces Appointment Of Jeffrey Singer As Chief Executive Officer - Former NASDAQ Executive Has Wealth Of Experience Of International Securities Trading And Exchange Platforms

Date 23/06/2008

The DIFX Board of Directors announced on 19 June the appointment of Jeffrey Singer as the new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the DIFX Board, effective July 1. Singer fills the position vacated by Per E. Larsson who has accepted another senior position in the region, following a successful two years that saw the creation of the partnership between The NASDAQ OMX Group and the DIFX.
Tehran Stock Exchange's Managing Director Dr. Rahmani's Speech On Tehran Stock Exchange's International Cooperation

Date 22/06/2008

Click here to download Dr. Rahmanis speech On Tehran Stock Exchange's international cooperation presented at the Third Annual Economics & International Conference - Ravand Institute, Iran in the Context of Shifting Global and Regional Realities.
SIFMA Market Close Recommendations For US Independence Day In The US, UK And Japanese Markets

Date 20/06/2008

In observance of the US Independence Day Holiday, SIFMA made holiday recommendations in the US, UK and Japan.

BM&F BOVESPA SA – Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias E Futuros Notice To The Market Re Acquisition Of Stake In CETIP

Date 20/06/2008

BM&F BOVESPA SA – Bolsa de Valores, Mercadorias e Futuros hereby informs, in view of an article published on 2008, June 20, about the possible interest it would have in the acquisition of a stake in CETIP – Custody and Settlement, and in conformity with the determination also issued today by the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM) through letter CVM/SMI/No.050/08, that is has no interest in the acquisition of a stake in said company. To access the entire notice, please,

SEC Announces July 9 Roundtable On Fair Value Accounting Standards

Date 20/06/2008

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it will host a roundtable on July 9, 2008, to facilitate an open discussion of the benefits and potential challenges associated with existing fair value accounting and auditing standards.
KCBT Wheat Daily Price Limit For Trade Date June 23, 2008 At 60 Cents

Date 20/06/2008

Price limits for KCBT hard red winter wheat futures are at 60 cents for trade date June 23, 2008 (effective with the June 22 evening session).
NYMEX To Change Margins For Colombian Peso Futures Contract

Date 20/06/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for its Colombian Peso futures contact, effective at the close of business on June 23.
NYSE Announces Quarterly Changes To The NYSE Family Of Indexes

Date 20/06/2008

The New York Stock Exchange will make the following changes to the NYSE U.S. 100, NYSE International 100, NYSE TMT and the NYSE World Leaders Indexes, effective Mon. June 23, 2008 as a result of quarterly re-balancing.