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SEC: "Free Lunch" Investment Seminar Examinations Uncover Widespread Problems, Perils For Older Investors

Date 10/09/2007

During a Seniors Summit held today at the Securities and Exchange Commission, securities regulators released a joint report summarizing the results of their examinations of "free lunch" investment seminars.
Chicago Board Options Exchange To Hold Minute Of Silence Before Opening Bell On Tuesday, September 11

Date 10/09/2007

The Chicago Board Options Exchange will hold a minute of silence on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The minute of silence will be held just prior to the opening bell, from 8:29 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Chicago time. The minute of silence will also be observed at the CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE) and the CBOE Stock Exchange (CBSX).
Dubai Mercantile Exchange Completes Physical Delivery Of Four Million Barrels Of Oil - September Trading Continues With Strong Volumes

Date 10/09/2007

The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (DME) today announced the successful delivery of contracts traded during the initial month of the Exchange. During the month of June the DME's benchmark contract, the Oman Crude Oil Futures Contract, went to expiration with open interest of 4,000 contracts, equivalent to 4,000,000 barrels of crude oil. These transactions were overseen by the Exchange and guaranteed by the Exchange’s Clearinghouse, and were successfully delivered during the month of August.
Australian Securities Exchange: Resignation Of Company Secretary

Date 10/09/2007

ASX advises that Anthony D’Arcy has resigned as Company Secretary. A new Company Secretary announcement will be made later in September 2007.
Performance Of Listed Exchanges And The FTSE/Mondo Visione Exchanges Index To End August 2007

Date 10/09/2007

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SEC Approves FINRA Rule Governing Sales Practices Of Deferred Variable Annuities

Date 10/09/2007

On September 7, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a new Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rule that is intended to enhance broker-dealer sales practices with respect to purchases and exchanges of deferred variable annuities.
FINRA Announces Major Regulatory Sweeps At Senior Summit - Professional Designations, Early Retirement Seminars Targeted

Date 10/09/2007

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced the initiation of two new major regulatory sweeps intended to ensure that securities firms are using appropriate sales practices in their dealings with seniors and individuals nearing retirement. FINRA CEO Mary Schapiro announced the sweeps at the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Senior Summit in Washington, D.C. "Our research shows that almost one in five seniors who lost money on an investment attribute that loss
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 10/09/2007

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Monday, September 10, 2007:
ISE Stock Exchange Reaches New Daily Volume Record of Over 100 Million Shares

Date 10/09/2007

The International Securities Exchange (NYSE: ISE) announced today that the ISE Stock Exchange set a new daily trading volume record of 106.6 million shares on September 7, 2007, surpassing the previous record of 94.2 million shares set on September 6, 2007.
London Metal Exchange Confirms 28 April 2008 As Launch Date For Steel Billet Futures Contracts

Date 10/09/2007

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has today confirmed that the two regional steel billet contracts will commence trading on Monday 28 April 2008. The contracts cover two regions: Mediterranean and Far East.