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The Saudi Stock Exchange Launches New Trading Solution From OMX

Date 22/10/2007

The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) achieved a major milestone on Saturday, October 20, with the launch of a new high capacity electronic trading platform provided by OMX. The launch was highly successful and received immediate acknowledgement from participating members, the investing public and the press.
Thailand Depository’s Post-Trade Integration System Up And Ready To Go

Date 22/10/2007

After four years of development, Thailand Securities Depository Co., Ltd. (TSD) now (from October 22 on) provides post-trade services on its Post-Trade Integration (PTI) system. With the PTI system, equity depository, clearing and settlement and registrar operations are automatically linked. The infrastructure boosts service efficiency and, as it meets international standards, can handle overseas connections.
SGX-Listed Exchange Traded Funds Set New Weekly Volume Record

Date 22/10/2007

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) announced today that the volume of SGX-listed Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) traded hit a new record last week. Total trading value of SGX-listed ETFs was S$99.6 million for the week of 15-19 October 2007. This exceeds the previous record of S$85 million traded in the week of 25-29 September 2006.
X Marks The Spot As Reuters Offers Clients Consolidated Prices In Time For MiFID Compliance

Date 22/10/2007

Reuters (NASDAQ:RTRSY)(LSE:RTR) is offering clients the ability to see the best bid and offer price on major stocks wherever they are quoted from today. The consolidated price will enable clients to comply with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive’s (MiFID) best execution requirements via a special type of Reuters Instrument Code (RIC) known as “. x”.
European Investment Bank Signs Corporate Governance Approach Statement - Various Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) And The EIB Sign An Approach Statement On Corporate Governance In Emerging Markets

Date 22/10/2007

On Friday 19 October in Washington, Philippe de Fontaine Vive Curtaz, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed an approach statement on corporate governance in emerging markets.

NeoNet Connects To Chi-X - - First connection To Alternative Trading System In Europe - Evolution Of NeoNet’s DMA Offering To a Post-MiFID Environment - Enhances Clients’ ‘Best Execution’ Capabilities Under MiFID

Date 22/10/2007

NeoNet, the global DMA agency broker and trading technology provider, today announced its connection to Chi-X, Europe’s first alternative equities trading system that directly competes with traditional exchanges. This important development adds a new trading venue to NeoNet’s existing offering of 25 exchanges globally, and represents NeoNet’s first connection to a multi-lateral trading facility (MTF) in Europe.
Dubai Gold And Commodities Exchange Xchange Newswire - October 22, 2007

Date 22/10/2007

Click here to download the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange Xchange Newswire for October 22, 2007.
Dubai International Financial Exchange: DP World - Application To List

Date 22/10/2007

The Dubai International Financial Exchange (‘DIFX’) today announced that global marine terminal operator, DP World, has applied for its shares to be admitted to the official list of securities of the DIFX, and to list its shares on the DIFX.
Cairo & Alexandria Stock Exchanges: CASE 30 Index Broke The Threshold Of 9,000 Points

Date 21/10/2007

On 16/10/2007, CASE 30 Index broke the 9,000 points level for the first time since inception, striking a new high of 9,055 points, on the back of the ongoing robust market performance, with a market capitalization of L.E. 674 billion (the highest-ever in the history of the Egyptian stock exchange) which is around 101% of the GDP.
American Stock Exchange Reports A Decrease In Short Interest

Date 19/10/2007

The American Stock Exchange® (Amex®) member and non-member organizations today reported short interest of 998,591 ,042 shares as of the October 15, 2007 settlement date, a decrease of 5,599,305 from the 1,004,190,347 (adjusted) shares reported on September 28, 2007. The October figure represents trades through October 10, 2007.