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NYSE Euronext Creates The First European Exchange-Led Electronic Block-Trading Platform In Partnership With BNP Paribas And HSBC

Date 24/10/2007

NYSE Euronext and two leading European investment banks, BNP Paribas and HSBC, today announced their partnership to create a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF), to be known as Project SmartPool. This new trading platform is designed to make the execution of large orders in European listed stocks easier.
European Energy Exchange (EEX) And Eurex Cooperates To Offer Joint CO2 Trading

Date 24/10/2007

Joint venture creates largest international network, addressing more than 600 trading members. E-ON, RWE – Europe’s largest and third largest Utilities - and Belgium-Dutch bank Fortis are confirmed as market makers. Opens up trading for international financial market participants. Significant improvement in liquidity and market efficiency
OMX Puts Greater Focus On Fixed Income Trading

Date 24/10/2007

The recent years’ structural growth in fixed income markets has increased demand for clearing and electronic trading as well as for higher levels of transparency. In response, OMX will organize fixed income related products and services under a single unit as of 1 January 2008. The aim is to broaden OMX’s presence in expanding fixed income markets.
OMX – Interim report January-September 2007 Strong Profit Growth

Date 24/10/2007

Revenues during January–September increased by 23 percent to SEK 3,192 m (2,585) Operating income rose by 23 percent to SEK 1,053 m (856) Income after financial items rose by 22 percent to SEK 994 m (812) Income after tax rose by 28 percent to SEK 786 m (615) Earnings per share rose by 25 percent to SEK 6.46 (5.17) Return on shareholders’ equity rose to 23 percent (17) Increased exchange trading – the most active summer quarter ever Continued s
The Total Open Interest Of Futures Contracts On Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Hits A New High Again

Date 24/10/2007

On Oct. 22, 2007, the total open interest of futures contracts on Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) hit a new high again at 1230872 contracts, exceeding the last record of 1202150 contracts set on Oct. 17, 2007.

Hochiminh Stock Exchange And Tokyo Stock Exchange Group, Inc. Sign Memorandum Of Understanding(MOU)

Date 24/10/2007

The Hochiminh Stock Exchange (HOSE) and Tokyo Stock Exchange Group, Inc. (TSE Group) today signed a memorandum of understanding. Both Exchanges believe that this agreement will contribute to the growth of securities markets in both Vietnam and Japan, as well as lead to the development of a more convenient market for market participants in both countries.
The Open Interest Of White Sugar Futures Contracts On Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Hits A New High Again

Date 24/10/2007

On Oct. 22, 2007, the open interest of the white sugar futures contracts on Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) hit a new high again at 553364 contracts, exceeding the last record of 532798 contracts set on Oct. 11, 2007.
ASX CFDs To Launch On 5 November 2007

Date 24/10/2007

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) announces that trading in the ASX Contracts for Difference (CFD) market will begin on Monday, 5 November 2007.
Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Set Cotton Futures Open Interest Record

Date 24/10/2007

On Oct. 22, 2007, the open interest of the cotton futures contract on ZCE (Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange) peaked at 171230 contracts, surpassing the previous record of 163534 contracts set on Oct. 17, 2007.
CME Group And The Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange Agree To Cross-Equity Stakes And Exclusive Order Routing Deal - Long-Term Partnership May Be Expanded To Joint Product Development, Off-Shore Collateral Management Services And Clearing Access Arra

Date 23/10/2007

CME Group, the world's largest and most diverse exchange, and the Brazilian Mercantile & Futures Exchange S.A. (BM&F), the world's fourth largest derivatives exchange and the largest derivatives exchange in Latin America, announced today that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent covering a proposed cross-investment between them. Under the arrangement, CME Group will acquire an equity stake of approximately 10 percent in BM&F in exchange for an equity stake of approximately two percent