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HKFE: Lehman Brothers Futures Asia Limited

Date 17/09/2008

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), has suspended the trading of Lehman Brothers Futures Asia Limited in its markets after today's afternoon session ended.

Russian Trading System Stock Exchange To Launch RTS Global

Date 17/09/2008

The OJSC “Russian Trading System” Stock Exchange has launched a new project called RTS Global, a new, regulated OTC market for foreign securities in Russia. RTS Global enables Russian investors to access foreign securities in an easy and effective way.

RTS Stock Exchange: Trading In Futures On Commodities, Currency And Interest Rates Resumed

Date 17/09/2008

At 13:00 Moscow time on the Derivatives market FORTS trading in futures contracts on commodities, currency and interest rates was resumed.

Warsaw Stock Exchange Launches A New Sector Sub-Index: WIG-Chemical

Date 17/09/2008

The Warsaw Stock Exchange announces that starting from 22 September 2008 a new sector sub-index WIG-chemical will be calculated and published.

TOCOM To Offer Co-Location Service

Date 17/09/2008

To provide greater convenience to TOCOM market participants, The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (hereinafter, “the Exchange”) will provide a co-location service, which will coincide with the launch of its next generation system (scheduled on May 7, 2009), that will enable a higher trading speed for members (hereinafter, “Trading Participants”), as well as domestic and foreign investors (including prop houses).

Tokyo Grain Exchange: Daily Price Limits For Sep. 18, 2008

Date 17/09/2008

The daily price limits for Sep. 18, 2008 are the following: Corn 1,500 yen, Soybeans 2,700 yen, Non-GMO Soybeans 4,500 yen and Raw Sugar 1,000 yen.

International Compliance Association Sets Up Office In DIFC

Date 17/09/2008

To offer certificated programmes in Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Prevention awarded in association with University of Manchester Business School To develop best practice in compliance in the region

UK's Financial Services Authority Statement: HBOS

Date 17/09/2008

Since the beginning of the current extreme difficulties in the financial markets, the Financial Services Authority has worked intensively with all major UK banks to ensure they have credible capital and liquidity plans. We are satisfied that HBOS is a well- capitalised bank that continues to fund its business in a satisfactory way.

Deutsche Börse: Preliminary Scenario Calculation For Equity Indices - New Weightings In Equity Indices Effective On 22 September

Date 17/09/2008

Effective 22 September, new index weights will apply for companies in equity indices of Deutsche Börse. Deutsche Börse released the preliminary weighting figures on Wednesday. An update of the preliminary weighting will be published on Friday. The preliminary data can be downloaded from the Deutsche Börse website (

Turquoise Exchange Goes Live With Progress Apama - Real-Time Market Surveillance Capabilities Help Distinguish New Trading Platform