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Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 09/04/2008

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes: The acquisition of Reuters Group PLC (LSE:RTR) by Thomson Corporation (TSX:TOC) has been completed. The transaction results in the creation of a dual listed company. The TSX-listed Thomson Corporation will be known as Thomson Reuters Corporation (TSX:TRI). There will be no capitalization change to the new Thomson Reuters in any S&P/TSX indices and the company will not be added to or deleted from any S&P
NYMEX Congratulates The Dubai Mercantile Exchange For 2008 Exchange Newcomer Of The Year

Date 09/04/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today congratulated the Dubai Mercantile Exchange (DME) on being named 2008 “Exchange Newcomer of the Year”, by FOW, a leading global derivatives magazine. DME Chairman Ahmad Sharaf accepted the award in London on April 7.
Thomson Reuters Plc Replaces Reuters Plc In The S&P European Indices

Date 09/04/2008

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P Europe 350 and S&P United Kingdom indices, effective after the close of trading on Wednesday 16 April 2008: Thomson Reuters Plc (United Kingdom, SEDOL: B29MWZ9, GICS: Consumer Discretionary, GICS Code: 25401040) will replace Reuters Plc (United Kingdom, SEDOL: 0236913, GICS: Consumer Discretionary, GICS Code: 25401040) in the S&P Europe 350 and S&P United Kingdom indices, following the acquisition of Reuters Plc by Thomson C
NYMEX To Change Margins For Coal Futures Contract

Date 09/04/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. announced today that it will change margins for its Central Appalachian coal futures contract, beginning at the close of business tomorrow.
Statement From Securities And Exchange Commission's Office Of Public Affairs

Date 09/04/2008

The Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Public Affairs today issued the following statement:

NYMEX To Change Margins For Oman Crude Oil Futures Contracts

Date 09/04/2008

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. today announced margin changes for the Oman crude oil futures contact, effective at the close of business tomorrow.
FINRA Issues Guidance On Best Practices For Detecting And Preventing "Rogue" Trading

Date 09/04/2008

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued guidance to firms outlining best practices for detecting and preventing unauthorized proprietary trading, often called "rogue" trading. The Notice comes in the wake of several recent cases involving allegations of unauthorized trading that resulted in substantial losses by firms both in the United States and abroad.
SEC Action Returns Former Gemstar CEO's Pending Severance Payment To Company And Shareholders

Date 09/04/2008

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced a court ruling that successfully concludes its effort to stop a $29.5 million severance package from being paid to the former CEO of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Henry C. Yuen, who committed securities fraud before leaving his position at the Pasadena, Calif.-based company. The funds were previously set aside in an escrow account that will now be dissolved so that the money remains with the company and its shareholders.
TSX Group Inc. Enhances Equity Trading Fee Structure To Incent Market Makers And Announces Free Printing For Intentional Crosses

Date 09/04/2008

TSX Group Inc. is enhancing its equity fee structure to further incent market making firms that supply liquidity to Toronto Stock Exchange. TSX market makers ensure efficient and orderly trading, reduced volatility, and support for the retail investor. The impact on TSX Group Inc. overall trading revenue is expected to be neutral.
The Minneapolis Grain Exchange Announces New Manager, Marketing, Communications, Media Relations

Date 09/04/2008

The Minneapolis Grain Exchange is pleased to announce that Rita Maloney has joined the organization as Manager of Marketing, Communications and Media Relations.