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Oslo Børs Holding ASA 3rd quarter 2007

Date 25/10/2007

Oslo Børs Holding ASA recorded post-tax profit of NOK 66.5 (39.7) million for the third quarter of 2007. Revenues totalled NOK 143.6 (110.4) million in the third quarter. As in previous quarters, the third quarter was characterised by high activity in most areas at Oslo Børs.
Turquoise Announces Chief Executive And Trading Platform Provider - Two New Members Join Turquoise

Date 25/10/2007

Turquoise, the multi-lateral trading facility (MTF) being set up by seven leading European investment banks, today announced both the appointment of Eli Lederman as its Chief Executive Officer and the selection of Cinnober, the Swedish technology provider, as its partner for supplying the trading platform technology. Turquoise is today also announcing that two additional investment banks, BNP Paribas and Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking have joined the Consortium, bringing the tot
Bovespa Holdings To Enter FTSE/Mondo Visione Exchange Index

Date 25/10/2007

Bovespa Stock Exchange is listing from Friday 26th October 2007 via a sale of 250.492m shares. Bovespa Holdings will enter the FTSE/Mondo Visione Exchange Index from the start of trading on Monday 29th October 2007.
Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad Sector Update: Parkson Holdings Berhad

Date 25/10/2007

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Securities) has decided to update the classification of sector for Parkson Holdings Berhad (PARKSON) to come into effect on 9.00 a.m., Monday, 29 October 2007.
SGX Issues Consultation Paper On Proposed Introduction Of Single Stock Derivatives

Date 25/10/2007

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) is inviting public comments on proposed amendments to its Business Rules, to facilitate the introduction of Single Stock Derivatives (SSDs) in the first quarter of 2008.

Dr. Kharbash To Speak At Hawkamah Conference On Corporate Governance - UAE Minister Of State For Finance & Industry To Make Opening Keynote Address At DIFCweek Event

Date 25/10/2007

Transparency in financial markets and in the region’s family businesses are the themes of this year’s Hawkamah conference on corporate governance, to be held on November 21 at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as part of DIFCweek.
Speech By SEC Chairman Christopher Cox: 'The Role of Government in Markets' - Keynote Address And Robert R. Glauber Lecture At The John F. Kennedy School Of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, October 24, 2007

Date 24/10/2007

Thank you, Bob [Glauber], for that kind introduction, and thanks especially for extending to me the honor of delivering the first Robert R. Glauber Lecture. It’s particularly nice to combine a visit to my alma mater with the opportunity to pay tribute to someone who has contributed so much to the world’s capital markets. Bob Glauber’s entire career has been devoted to improving capital formation and the health of our securities markets. I want to take this special occasion to thank you, Bob, in
Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes To The S&P Global 100 Index

Date 24/10/2007

Standard & Poor’s will make the following change in the S&P Global 100 Index effective after the close of trading on October 31, 2007. Caterpillar Inc. (United States, sedol = 2180201, ticker = CAT) will replace Alcan Inc. (Canada, sedol =2013200) in the S&P Global 100 after the close of trading on October 31, 2007. Alcan Inc. is being acquired by Global 1200 constituent Rio Tinto plc in a transaction expected to close on or around that date. Caterpillar Inc. designs, man
NASDAQ Announces Mid-Month Open Short Interest Positions In NASDAQ Stocks As Of Settlement

Date 24/10/2007

At the end of the settlement date of October 15, 2007, short interest in 2,694 NASDAQ Global Market(sm) securities totaled 7,727,423,839 shares compared with 7,912,885,287 shares in 2,702 Global Market issues reported for the prior settlement date of September 28, 2007. The mid-October short interest represents 4.21 days average daily NASDAQ Global Market share volume for the reporting period, compared with 4.44 days for the prior reporting period.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 24/10/2007

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes: The shareholders of Alcan Inc. (TSX:AL) have accepted the $US101.00 per share offer from Rio Tinto (LSE:RIO). Alcan will be removed from the S&P/TSX Composite and Capped Composite, the S&P/TSX Equity and Capped Equity, the S&P/TSX 60, 60 Capped and Equity 60, the S&P/TSX Capped Materials and the S&P/TSX Global Mining Indices. Cott Corporation (TSX:BCB) and Celestica Inc. (TSX:CLS) will also be removed fro