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ISE FX Options Begin Trading In Penny Increments

Date 02/01/2008

The International Securities Exchange (ISE) announced that ISE FX Options will begin quoting and trading in penny increments today, providing investors with additional trading opportunities and refined pricing in these products. Launched on April 17, 2007, ISE currently trades FX options in four currency pairs: U.S. Dollar/Euro (Symbol: EUI), U.S. Dollar/British Pound (Symbol: BPX), U.S. Dollar/Japanese Yen (Symbol: YUK) and U.S. Dollar/Canadian Dollar (Symbol: CDD). Open interest in ISE FX
HKEx Derivatives Market Transaction Survey 2006/07 Findings

Date 02/01/2008

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx)’s Derivatives Market Transaction Survey 2006/07 (covering the period from July 2006 to June 2007) found that Exchange Participants (EP) have become the biggest contributor to its derivatives (futures and options) market, driven by the increasing dominance of the stock options segment. The contributions from both local and overseas investors remain significant.
European Climate Exchange Monthly Market Update & EUA Volume - December 2007

Date 02/01/2008

Click here to download the ECX Monthly Market Update and here for the EUA Volume breakdown for December 2007.
OMX Board Of Directors Unanimously Recommends The Public Offer From Borse Dubai Limited

Date 02/01/2008

Statement of the Board of Directors of OMX AB (publ) in relation to the public offer from Borse Dubai Limited and the agreed, subsequent acquisition of OMX shares by The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. Summary The Board of Directors of OMX AB (publ) (“OMX”) unanimously recommends the public offer from Borse Dubai Limited (“Borse Dubai”), taking into account the agreed, subsequent acquisition of OMX shares by The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”). Urban Bäckstr
Shanghai Futures Exchange: Gold Futures To Commence Trading On January 9, 2008

Date 02/01/2008

Upon the approval from China Securities Regulatory Commission, SHFE will open the trading of gold futures on Jan. 9, 2008.

Code Of Conduct On Clearing And Settlement

Date 01/01/2008

FESE, EACH and ECSDA are pleased to report that as of 1st January 2008 their members have applied the measures set out in the third and final phase of the Code covering service unbundling and accounting separation.
Value Traded On Panama Stock Exchange In 2007 Increases By 1.2%

Date 31/12/2007

In the year 2007, the total value traded on the Panama Stock Exchange grew by 1.2% to USD 2,284.1 million (2006: USD 2,256.4 million), USD 27.8 million more than last year
NYSE Announces First-Quarter 2008 Circuit-Breaker

Date 31/12/2007

The New York Stock Exchange will implement new circuit-breaker trigger levels for first-quarter 2008 effective Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 .
London Stock Exchange Maintains Global Lead For International IPOs In 2007

Date 31/12/2007

Money-raised by companies conducting international IPOs during 2007 reconfirms the London Stock Exchange’s position as the world’s most international equity market. During 2007, London’s markets attracted 86 international IPOs by companies from 22 countries (excluding the UK). Between them they raised £14.5 billion. This was more than double the £7.0 billion worth of offerings by the 33 non-US companies which conducted IPOs on NYSE during the same period, and more than the £9.0 billion worth of
Statements By Angelo Tantazzi And Massimo Capuano: Borsa Italiana - Review 2007

Date 31/12/2007

“The Italian and European economies continued their growth during 2007” stated Angelo Tantazzi, Borsa Italiana’s Chairman “despite a second half which has seen a slowdown in the US economy and turmoil in the credit markets stemming from problems associated with sub-prime mortgage lending and the parceling up and dissemination of that debt. “In Italy, the process of competitive repositioning of many small and medium-sized enterprises