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CESR Contributes To The Evaluation Of The Lamfalussy Procedure, And Publishes Its Proposal For Evolution Of EU Securities Supervision Beyong 2007

Date 23/11/2007

By the end of 2007, the EU will carry out a full review of the Lamfalussy approach for the regulation of European Securities Markets. Within this context, CESR has contributed with several reports showing significant achievements outlining that in six years the EU has very successfully delivered the legal framework necessary to create a genuine single market for financial services.
Wiener Börse Ends Prime Market Agreement With Meinl European Land Ltd.

Date 23/11/2007

Wiener Börse AG has terminated its Prime Market contract with Meinl European Land Ltd. (MEL). In the opinion of Wiener Börse, MEL has acted against the interests of the prime market and its participants by failing to disclose sufficient information. To give MEL the chance of an orderly retreat from the prime market, the securities will be switched to the market segment “ standard market continuous” as of the end of the next trading day in options and financial futures contracts, i.e., 21 Dec
New CEO For International Financial Services London

Date 23/11/2007

International Financial Services London (IFSL), a membership organisation which represents the UK financial services industry, and is backed by the industry, the City Corporation and UKTI, today announced that Sir Stephen Wright has been appointed its new Chief Executive Officer.
SGX Issues Addendum To Consultation Paper On Proposed Introduction Of Single Stock Derivatives

Date 23/11/2007

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) is issuing an Addendum to its Public Consultation of 25 October 2007 on the introduction of Single Stock Derivatives (“SSD”) on its securities market.
Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Modification Of Rules & Regulations Following Extension Of Trading Hours

Date 23/11/2007

The current trading sessions at TOCOM are from 9:00 to 11:00 for the morning session and from 12:30 to 15:30 for the afternoon session. The Exchange will extend its trading hours by two hours, with a closing time for the afternoon session at 17:30 instead of 15:30. The Exchange has received approval from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to modify its Market Rules and Brokerage Rules accordingly. The said modifications will be implemented on and after January 7th, 2008.

BEST Brazil Ends 2007 With 739 Participants And 9 Destinations

Date 22/11/2007

The Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange (BM&F), the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BOVESPA), the Brazilian Clearing and Depository Corporation (CBLC) and the National Association of Investment Banks (ANBID) promoted the Asian edition of BEST Brazil on the 6th, 8th, and 9th of November 2007. This year, in addition to Singapore and Hong Kong, the event was also held in Tokyo.
Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Changes To Hallmarks On Deliverable Grades Of Precious Metals

Date 22/11/2007

The following modifications, including hallmarks, were made to the below Deliverable Grade of platinum. Commodity: Platinum Producer: Tanaka Kikinzoku Kogyo Co., Ltd. The below 2 types of modification were made (resulting in 2 new types of ingots): *Type No. 1: hallmark modification *Type No. 2: shape of ingot and hallmark modification
Börse Berlin: Kick Off For A New Market Segment - Bet On The German Soccer League With 36 Champion - And Position Certificates Sport Certificates

Date 22/11/2007

The ball starts rolling on the new market segment EventPLUS at Börse Berlin with the listing of 36 sport certificates. In buying these products at Börse Berlin investors can bet on results of German Soccer League games. The inclusion of further “event-related financial instruments“ from the realms of sport and climate is planned.
CESR Identifies The Administrative Measures And Sanctions As Well As The Criminal Sanctions Available In Member States Under The Market Abuse Directive (MAD)

Date 22/11/2007

CESR publishes today a Report on Administrative Measures and Sanctions as well as on Criminal Sanctions following the entry into force of the Market Abuse Directive (MAD 2003/6/EC). The purpose of this report is to inform the EU Institutions and market participants about the different legal frameworks to apply sanctions and administrative measures across the EU.
Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes In S&P/TOPIX 150 And S&P Japan 500 Indices

Date 22/11/2007

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/TOPIX 150 and S&P Japan 500 Indices effective after the close of trading Friday November 30, 2007: