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RTS Adopts A New Version Of The FIX Gateway In A Testing Stage

Date 17/07/2008

A new version of the FIX Gateway developed for RTS by the software developer Devexperts, is being tested by RTS. FIX Gateway is an exchange application of the FIX protocol and is used to exchange data between the RTS trading system and brokers or other trading participants. The new version enables them to manage their orders on FORTS, the RTS derivatives section, with regard to the specific features of the evening trading session on FORTS and on the anonymous section of the
NASDAQ OMX Group To Employ Cicada's MarketPrizm In Its Pan-European Market And Proximity Service

Date 17/07/2008

NASDAQ OMX Group's (Nasdaq:NDAQ) pan-European market, NASDAQ OMX Europe, has selected Cicada's MarketPrizm to supply market data from European market centers to its routing broker and proximity hosting clients. The routing service is a central aspect of NASDAQ OMX Europe's offer to provide best execution for organizations using its market.
Shenzhen Stock Exchange: Six Objectives Proposed To Sustain Safety And Stability

Date 17/07/2008

The Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) held a conference recently, during which post-quake construction and supporting work was summarized, the forth-coming stability-maintenance task and its focus was deployed. The SZSE pointedly noted objectives for the task from six aspects.
SIFMA Statement On SEC Emergency Order

Date 16/07/2008

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) today issued the following statement by Ira Hammerman, general counsel and senior managing director, regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) emergency order on short selling.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Statement On Short-Selling

Date 16/07/2008

– In response to inquiries, Meyer “Sandy” Frucher, Chairman and CEO of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX), has the following statement on the issue of short-selling: "We understand that in this economic climate, there is increased focus on short-selling. In terms of the effect on the options markets, we believe options market liquidity will diminish if options market makers are not exempt from the SEC's order. Options market makers use short selling in stocks to hedge their optio

KCBT Wheat Daily Price Limit For Trade Date July 17, 2008 At 60 Cents

Date 16/07/2008

Price limits for KCBT hard red winter wheat futures are at 60 cents for trade date July 17, 2008 (effective with the July 16 evening session.
Direct Edge’s ELP Program Breaks 100 Million Share Mark - Pioneering Approach To Dark Liquidity Aggregation Continues Breaking Records

Date 16/07/2008

Direct Edge ECN announced that yesterday’s volume for its Enhanced Liquidity Provider (“ELP”) Program was over 100 million shares, the first time daily volume has crossed the 100 million share threshold. ELP volume crossed the 50 million share mark for the first time less than three months ago, on April 23. Direct Edge’s overall touched volume yesterday was a record 1.23 billion shares, the second time overall volume has crossed the billion share mark in the last week. ELP volume was 119 m
NYMEX To Change Margins For Electricity Futures Contracts On NYMEX ClearPort®

Date 16/07/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for some of its electricity futures contracts on NYMEX ClearPort, beginning at the close of business tomorrow.
Statement Commissioner Jill Sommers Regarding Global Markets Advisory Committee, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Headquarters

Date 16/07/2008

Click here to download a statement by Commissioner Jill Sommers regarding Global Markets Advisory Committee, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Headquarters.
NYMEX To Change Margins For Coal Futures Contracts On NYMEX ClearPort®

Date 16/07/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes to its Eastern Rail CSX coal swap and Central Appalachian coal futures contracts on NYMEX ClearPort, beginning at the close of business tomorrow.