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CFTC Statement On MF Global Wheat Futures Trading

Date 28/02/2008

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) became aware of the MF Global situation on Wednesday and continues to be in close contact with the firm and the CME Group, which is the designated self regulatory organization for MF Global.
Jonathan Sokobin Named Director Of SEC's Office Of Risk Assessment - SEC Veteran To Lead Expansion Of Agency's Efforts

Date 28/02/2008

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that Jonathan S. Sokobin has been named Director of the agency's Office of Risk Assessment (ORA), which is responsible for helping SEC Divisions and Offices develop new ways to anticipate emerging issues and address potential problems in the securities markets.
TSX Group To Launch New Alternative High-Velocity Market

Date 28/02/2008

TSX Group announces its intent to launch a new parallel, distinct order book that will operate alongside the TSX QuantumTM central limit order book. Internally codenamed TSX Photon, it will feature a differentiated market structure and pricing schedule optimized for high-velocity traders trading high-velocity symbols in a transparent auction market.
Program Trading Averaged 25.4 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Feb. 19-22

Date 28/02/2008

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for Feb. 19-22.
Toronto Stock Exchange Senior VP At Gala Annuel Des Sociétés Boursières 2008

Date 28/02/2008

During a speech at the Gala Annuel des Sociétés boursières 2008, Richard Nadeau, Senior Vice President of Toronto Stock Exchange, told attendees that Quebec remains an important marketplace for the exchange group. Not only is TSX working on a business combination with the Montreal Exchange but there are many local initiatives also underway to further build local presence in Quebec.

NYSE Euronext Now N°1 European Market On Exchange Traded Funds Segment

Date 28/02/2008

NYSE Euronext (NYX) today announced that NextTrack, Euronext’s dedicated product segment for trackers/Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), is now the European leader in terms of order book turnover according to FESE statistics and a Deutsche Bank study.
LME Appoints A Commercial Director

Date 28/02/2008

The London Metal Exchange has today announced the appointment of Liz Milan as Director, Commercial Department and Craig Hewett as Deputy Director. They will head up a new department combining all LME marketing and commercial activities. Liz will also join the LME Executive Committee.
ADSM Signs MoC With Gre Tai Securities Market (Taiwan)

Date 28/02/2008

Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM) and Gre Tai Securities Market (GTSM) signed today a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed by Mr. Daung-Yen Lu, Chirman of Gre Tai Securities Market, and for ADSM by Mr. Tom Healy, Director General.
DIFX Announces The Appointment Of New Directors

Date 28/02/2008

Dubai International Financial Exchange Ltd (“DIFX”) yesterday announced the composition of its Board of Directors following the completion of the transaction among DIFX, Borse Dubai Ltd and The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”), which resulted in The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ OMX Group) acquiring a 33.3 percent stake in the DIFX.
MF Global Announces $141.5 Million Bad Debt Provision - Company Remains Well-Capitalized With No Impact To Client Funds

Date 28/02/2008

MF Global (NYSE: MF), a leading broker of exchange-traded futures and options, announced that during the early hours of Wednesday morning, February 27, a registered representative in one of its U.S. branch offices, trading in the wheat futures market in his personal account, substantially exceeded his authorized trading limit. The registered representative concerned has been terminated effective immediately.