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Shanghai Stock Exchange: Publication Of "Corporate Governance Sector" Candidates

Date 12/11/2007

To perfect China's listed companies' governance mechanism and long-term healthy development of the capital market, China Securities Index Co., Ltd. (CSI), supported by the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), formulated the "Appraisal Measures of SSE Corporate Governance Sector" according to the basic principles of the "Corporation Law", the "Securities Law" and the "Rules for Listed Companies Governance" as well as the best reform practices of domestic and overseas corporate governance. The CSI pu
Shenzhen Stock Exchange: Listed SMEs Imposed Higher Information Disclosure Requirements

Date 12/11/2007

Shenzhen Stock Exchange lately issued two memorandums on securities investment and major contracts of companies listed on the SME board, setting out specific regulations on information disclosure and relevant proceedings.
CBOE, CFE And CBSX Thanksgiving Holiday Trading Schedule

Date 12/11/2007

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), the CBOE Futures Exchange (CFE), and the CBOE Stock Exchange (CBSX) today announced the following trading schedule in observance of the Thanksgiving day holiday:
FINRA Expands Investor Education Outreach With Integrated, Multimedia Advertising Campaign Aimed At Baby Boomers

Date 12/11/2007

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today announced the launch of its first, broad-based advertising campaign aimed directly at baby boomers, a demographic that its research shows lacks confidence in their investing knowledge and is eager to better understand their investment options.
Outlook Of Brazilian Economy And Capital Market

Date 12/11/2007

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NYMEX Holdings Acquires 15.1% Of Norwegian Derivatives Exchange IMAREX

Date 12/11/2007

NYMEX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NMX), the parent company of the New York Mercantile Exchange, the world's largest physical commodities futures and options exchange, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire 15.1% of leading Norwegian financial derivatives exchange IMAREX ASA (Oslo: IMAREX) from Frontline Ltd. for approximately $52 million. IMAREX, headquartered in Oslo, operates a hybrid model of electronic trading and voice brokerage and offers research, transaction and settlem
Cairo-Alexandria Stock Exchange And Egyptian National Postal Organization Launch A New Postal Saving Account Based On Stock Market Investments

Date 12/11/2007

Cairo-Alexandria Stock Exchange (CASE) together with the Egyptian National Postal Organization (ENPO) launched a new postal savings account based on investment in the stock market through the wide spread post offices across Egypt. The new service offers a new investment mechanism in the stock market through the post offices, that is being run by expert fund managers, which limits clients' risk. This step came to bolster investment opportunities for a big segment of the Egyptian citizens, espec
Ljubljana Stock Exchange Monthy Report - October 2007

Date 12/11/2007

Click here to download the Ljubljana Stock Exchange monthy statistical report for October 2007.
UK’s Financial Services Authority Proposes Greater Disclosure Of 'Contracts For Difference'

Date 12/11/2007

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today published a consultation paper proposing greater disclosure of significant 'economic interests' in a company's shares held through derivatives such as Contracts for Difference (CfDs). The consultation paper sets out thorough and detailed analysis of evidence, which shows how potential market failures could occur from using CfDs on an undisclosed basis to influence corporate governance and build up stakes in companies. These failures, although
DIFC Investements To Acquire Smartstream Technologies

Date 12/11/2007

DIFC Investments, the investment arm of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and TA Associates, a leading growth private equity and buyout firm, today announced that DIFC Investments has agreed to acquire SmartStream Technologies (SmartStream), the UK based software licensing and professional services business.