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Ad Hoc Publicity: The SWX Swiss Exchange Initiates Investigation Against Lonza Group AG

Date 15/08/2007

The SWX Swiss Exchange has instituted an investigation against Lonza Group AG regarding a possible violation of Art. 72 of the Listing Rules and the Directive on Ad hoc Publicity. The preliminary investigation conducted by the SWX has revealed that the aforementioned rules may have been violated in connection with the nomination of the company’s new Head of Global Human Resources, Ms. Marcela Cechova, who was also appointed as a new member of the Management Committee. The duration of the
OMX Enters Partner Discussion For Networks And Data Centers

Date 15/08/2007

OMX, the leading expert in the exchange industry, today announced plans to outsource its external network operations and data center management. A dedicated supplier for network operations and data center management will strengthen OMX’s ability to grow internationally with a full service offering.
HKEx 2007 Interim Results

Date 15/08/2007

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) today (Wednesday) published its 2007 interim results. The full announcement is enclosed and available on the HKEx website at http://www.hkex.com.hk. The interim report will be available on the same website on or before 4 September 2007.
Central Japan Commodity Exchange (C-Com) Newsletter 2007 Summer Issue

Date 15/08/2007

New Trading System Starts on September 3, 2007 C-Com is to launch a new computer trading system on September 3, 2007. The new system, “Advanced Itayose System” is a thorough and complete upgrade and replacement of the current system being used at C-Com Head Office in Nagoya.
The Total Open Interest In Futures Trading On Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange Hits A Record High Again

Date 15/08/2007

On Aug. 14, 2007, The total open interest of 760514 contracts in futures trading on ZCE hit a record high again, surpassing the last record of 735652 contracts set on Agu.9, 2007.

SIFMA Recommends Full Market Closes On August 27 And September 3 For Trading Of US Dollar-Denominated Fixed-Income Securities In The UK In Observance Of The UK Summer Bank And US Labor Day Holidays, Respectively

Date 14/08/2007

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association has confirmed its previous recommendation for full market closes on Monday, August 27, and Monday, September 3, for the trading of US dollar-denominated fixed-income securities in the United Kingdom in observance of the UK Summer Bank and US Labor Day Holidays, respectively.
KCBT To Participate In FIA Disaster Recovery Test - Industry-Wide Test On Saturday, October 27

Date 14/08/2007

The Kansas City Board of Trade (KCBT) and KCBT Clearing Corporation (KCC) will be participating in the FIA's Industry-Wide Disaster Recovery Test on Saturday, October 27, 2007. As such, we strongly encourage each of our member firms to participate in this test.
TSX Group And International Securities Exchange Complete Shareholders Agreement For DEX, Their New Canadian Derivatives Venture

Date 14/08/2007

TSX Group Inc. and International Securities Exchange Holdings, Inc. (ISE) today announced the completion of a shareholders agreement for CDEX Inc. (CDEX), which will operate DEX, a new derivatives exchange scheduled to begin operation in March 2009. CDEX will initially be owned 52% by TSX Group and 48% by ISE Ventures LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of ISE, and will list and trade options, futures and options on futures on a range of Canadian securities. The launch of DEX will benefit th
CME Group Statement On Sentinel Management Group, Inc. And CME Financial Safeguards System

Date 14/08/2007

CME Group today provided the following comment on Sentinel Management Group, Inc. and its determination to cease acceptance of new investment funds or redemptions. CME Group also confirmed that its clearing member firms have continued to meet all of their obligations to CME Clearing and remain in good standing. Sentinel has notified the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that it will not accept additional funds for investment and that it will not make redemptions at this time.
KCBT Wheat Contract Rule Changes Approved By CFTC - Changes Effective With July 2008 Wheat Futures Contract Month

Date 14/08/2007

The Kansas City Board of Trade has received approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for revisions to its hard red winter wheat contract. On June 20, KCBT members voted to approve the changes, which were first proposed by the Wheat Contract Committee, then forwarded to the Board of Directors prior to the member vote.