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CBOE Announces New CBOE S&P 500 PutWrite Index (PUT) - Strategy Can Boost Income And Risk-Adjusted Returns

Date 20/06/2007

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) today announced that CBOE will begin publishing the CBOE S&P 500 PutWrite Index (ticker symbol PUT) today, June 20, 2007. PUT is a new benchmark index that measures the performance of a hypothetical portfolio that sells S&P 500 Index (SPX) put options against collateralized cash reserves held in a money market account.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Announces Settlement Of Ginsburg Litigation

Date 20/06/2007

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) announced today that all parties have reached an agreement in principle to resolve the litigation, Ginsburg v. Philadelphia Stock Exchange, et al, an action that was brought against the Exchange and its strategic investors. The settlement is subject to final negotiation and approval of the Delaware Court of Chancery.
CBOT Top Daily Volume & Open Interest Records For Tuesday, June 19

Date 20/06/2007

Daily: Soybean Complex - Futures and Options Total Volume Record New Record: 408,604 Jun 19, 2007 Old Record: 400,650 Jan 12, 2007 Daily: Soybean Complex - Futures and Options Electronic Volume Record New Record: 192,815 Jun 19, 2007 Old Record: 189,781 Apr 2, 2007 Daily: Soybean Complex - Futures Total Volume Record New Record: 360,649 Jun 19, 2007 Old Record: 357,122 Apr 12, 2007
Mary Schapiro Announces Name Of New SRO - Securities Industry Regulatory Authority - Remarks by Mary L. Schapiro, Chairman And CEO, NASD, The Exchequer Club, Washington, DC, June 20, 2007

Date 20/06/2007

In a speech in Washington on June 20th, NASD Chairman and CEO Mary Schapiro announced that the new regulatory organization formed from the consolidation of NASD and the New York Stock Exchange Member Regulation will be named Securities Industry Regulatory Authority, or SIRA. Mary Schapiro's Speech to the Exchequer Club Thank you, Penny [Rostow], for that kind introduction. The Exchequer Club has such a proud history of exploring the great political and financial issue
BM&F’s Foreign Exchange Clearinghouse Registers First T+0/T+0 Transaction And Average Daily Volume Reaches USD 3 Billion

Date 20/06/2007

BM&F’s FX Clearinghouse registered on June, the 18th, its first T+0/T+0 operation. The value of the transaction was US$ 3 million. The average daily volume registered by the FX Clearinghouse was approximately US$ 3 billion.

CME And CBOT Announce Reduced Class A Share Requirements For Clearing Members - Plan Provides Another Customer Benefit Of CME/CBOT Merger By Enabling Clearing Members To Reduce Shareholdings

Date 20/06/2007

To reduce costs associated with required shareholdings for clearing members of CME and CBOT, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CME)(NASDAQ: CME) and CBOT Holdings (NYSE: BOT) today announced that, upon the completion of their merger anticipated in mid 2007, the combined company will reduce the requisite number of CME Group Class A Shares its clearing members must acquire and hold as part of their capital investment requirement.
Seminar By Dr Hidde Smit Organised By SICOM

Date 20/06/2007

SICOM is pleased to provide you with the powerpoint slides of Dr Smit's presentation titled "Natural Rubber: What the Future in Store".
Mizuho Of Japan Opens Regional Office At DIFC

Date 20/06/2007

Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd. (Mizuho), a member of the Mizuho Financial Group of Japan, announced today that it has commenced its operation in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) as of 20 June, having been granted a license by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to operate as an authorised firm. From its office in the DIFC, Mizuho will serve the governments, financial institutions, project sponsors, corporations and investors that comprise its regional client base.
London Stock Exchange: Statement Re Press Speculation

Date 20/06/2007

Further to recent press speculation, London Stock Exchange Group plc confirms that it is in discussions with Borsa Italiana S.p.A. to establish whether a merger of the two businesses can be agreed.
Dubai Mercantile Exchange Reports Exchange Wide Open Interest Exceeds 5,400 Contracts - Number Of Open Interest Reflects Strong Confidence In The DME

Date 20/06/2007

The Dubai Mercantile Exchange Limited (DME) announced today that the Exchange-wide open interest reached 5,414 contracts upon the conclusion of business on June 18, 2007. This significant achievement was reached only twelve trading days after the Exchange launched its initial three contracts on June 1.