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London Metal Exchange Confirms Specifications For Steel Billet Futures Contracts

Date 24/08/2007

The London Metal Exchange (LME) has today confirmed the contract specifications for the two regional steel billet contracts it will launch in April 2008. The contracts cover two regions: Mediterranean and Far East.
Record-Breaking Equity Market Turnover On OMX ICE

Date 24/08/2007

Total equity turnover on the OMX Nordic Exchange Iceland (OMX ICE) has already equalled the entire year’s trading in 2006. Just before noon yesterday, turnover reached ISK 2,198bn while there are still over four months until year-end. During this same period last year, equity market transactions totalled ISK 1,306bn, which makes the YoY increase 68%. Turnover in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has also almost quadrupled YtD, with total trading amounting to ISK 23bn compared to just over ISK
CESR Publishes Responses Received To Its Questionnaire Regarding The Rating Of Structured Finance Instruments And Provides An Extended Deadline For Further Responses Until 10 September

Date 24/08/2007

As a first step to gather information from the CRAs and from interested parties on the functioning of the rating of structured finance instruments , CESR published on 22 June a questionnaire (CESR/07-394).
SWX Swiss Exchange Issues Reprimand Against OC Oerlikon Corporation AG

Date 24/08/2007

The SWX Swiss Exchange has determined that OC Oerlikon Corporation AG violated the equal treatment obligation of the ad hoc publicity rules under Art. 72 of the Listing Rules. At investor meetings on 17 and 18 January 2006, the company made statements concerning its yet unpublished financial figures for the fourth quarter of 2005. The Executive Committee of the Admission Board of SWX therefore issued a reprimand against OC Oerlikon and ordered that the sanction be published. The company lodge
HKEx Welcomes Government Appointment Of Edmond Lau To Its Risk Management Committee

Date 24/08/2007

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) welcomes the Government's appointment of Edmond Lau to succeed Eddie Yue as a member of HKEx's Risk Management Committee (RMC). Mr Lau's term will run from 1 September 2007 to 30 June 2009.

MCX Weekly Market Report - MCX Energy Index Recedes By 7.03% And Silver Futures Shrink In The Range Of Rs149and Rs288 - Metals In The Red, Gold Oct Up Marginally

Date 24/08/2007

MCX – COMDEX Open: 2127.67 High: 2144.84
Oslo Børs Lists The First Mortgage Bond Issue

Date 24/08/2007

An issue of mortgage covered bonds by Terra BoligKreditt is admitted to listing on Oslo Børs today. This marks the start of trading in what may become an important new type of bond in the Norwegian market over time.
The Directorate Of The MICEX Stock Exchange Decides To Admit The Debut Issue Of Exchange-Traded Bonds Of “36,6” Chain Of Pharmacies To Placement

Date 24/08/2007

The debut placement of the first exchange-traded bonds, issued by “36,6” chain of pharmacies, is expected on the MICEX Stock Exchange. The initial placement and secondary trading in these bonds on the MICEX SE are scheduled for the fall of 2007. According to the CEO of the MICEX Stock Exchange Alexei Rybnikov, Russian companies will use exchange-traded bonds to manage liquidity, diversify their loan portfolios and cover cash gaps. “Exchange-traded bonds may replace or complement programs of i
SHSE-SZSE300 Index Tops 5,000 Mark

Date 24/08/2007

Shocked by the raise of interest rate by China's central bank, the SHSE-SZSE300 Index opened yesterday 72.78 points lower than the previous closing. But it soon rebounded, broke the key mark of 5,000 points in less than half an hour, and then inched up to the highest at 5,075.89 points, with an all-time high closing of 5,051.69 points. On the same day, the SSE Composite Index climbed to the highest of 4,999.20 points during business hours and finished at the record high of 4,980.08 points.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange To Begin Trading One New Option On Friday, August 24

Date 23/08/2007

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) announced today that it will begin to trade one new option on August 24, 2007.