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ADSM Signs MoU With Karachi Stock Exchange

Date 18/02/2008

Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADSM) and Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) signed yesterday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Mr. Adnan Afridi, Managing Director of KSE, and for ADSM by Mr. Tom Healy, Director General.
DIFC To Enhance Arbitration Law

Date 18/02/2008

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on 16 February issued consultation papers to seek comment on a new Arbitration Law, which replaces the existing arbitration law. This proposed Law, which contains a significant number of enhancements, is designed to accommodate and facilitate the set-up of the DIFC's Arbitration Centre.
Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Set Futures Trading Volume Record

Date 18/02/2008

On Feb. 15, 2008, the trading volume of futures contracts on ZCE (Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange) peaked at 1943372 contracts, surpassing the previous record of 1923960 contracts set on Sep.6, 2007.
Statement By The UK Chancellor Of The Exchequer, Rt Hon Alistair Darling On Northern Rock

Date 17/02/2008

1. I would like to make a statement on the Government's decision on the future of Northern Rock. I am doing so today because it is necessary to make a formal announcement before the markets open tomorrow morning. 2. Last autumn, the Government stepped in to save Northern Rock to stop its problems spreading to other parts of the banking system. 3. The Government has now completed its review of the two detailed proposals on the table. We have made our choice after considering a
HM Treasury Announcement On Northern Rock

Date 17/02/2008

Northern Rock plc 1. The Government has today decided to bring forward legislation that will enable Northern Rock plc to be taken into a period of temporary public ownership. The Government has taken this decision after full consultation with the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority. The Government's financial adviser, Goldman Sachs, has concluded from a financial point of view that a temporary period of public ownership better meets the Government's objective of pro

The President Of The Italian Republic And The Prime Minister Open Borsa Italiana’s Bicentenary Celebrations

Date 15/02/2008

Held today, at Palazzo Mezzanotte, the opening event for the Borsa Italiana’s bicentenary celebrations, into the presence of President of the Republic Giorgio Napolitano and Prime Minister Romano Prodi.
Borse Dubai Limited Completes Its offer For OMX AB (Publ) And Extends The Acceptance Period

Date 15/02/2008

The public offer by Borse Dubai Limited (“Borse Dubai”) to the shareholders in OMX AB (publ) (“OMX”) (the “Offer”) has been accepted by shareholders holding 82,721,185 shares in OMX, representing approximately 68.6 per cent of the total number of shares and votes in OMX. Prior to the Offer, Borse Dubai acquired 5,880,130 shares in OMX, representing approximately 4.9 per cent of the total number of shares and votes in OMX. In addition, prior to the Offer, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Borse Dubai
Tokyo Commodity Exchange: Note To Customers Trading (Planning To Trade) Platinum

Date 15/02/2008

As demonstrated by the fact that the price limits have been reached, the Platinum market has been recently experiencing high volatility.
The Tokyo Grain Exchange And CME Group Joint Seminar On Corn, Grain and Oilseeds

Date 15/02/2008

The Tokyo Grain Exchange (TGE) and CME Group (CME G) will be offering a series of joint seminars on Corn, Grain and Oilseed futures. The seminars will provide you with an update of the CME G products and also insight of trading opportunities that can be provided by an arbitrage between TGE and CME agricultural futures markets. This series includes an session where CME G and ISVs talk about how to access CME GLOBEX and an opportunity to have a hands on experience on ISVs products currently ava
The Trading Volume Of White Sugar Futures Contracts On Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Hit A New High

Date 15/02/2008

On Feb. 15, 2008, the trading volume of white sugar futures contracts on Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE) hit a new high at 1508942 contracts, exceeding the last record of 1425196 contracts set on Oct. 10, 2007.