FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index: 99,429.64 -172.88

News Centre

CBOE Introduces New Benchmark Index - CBOE S&P 500 VARB-X Strategy Benchmark Provides Performance Measure For Volatility Arbitrage Trading

Date 14/03/2007

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) today announced that it will begin publishing a new benchmark index, the CBOE S&P 500 VARB-X Strategy Benchmark (VTY) on Friday, March 16, 2007. The new index tracks the performance of a hypothetical volatility arbitrage trading strategy designed to capitalize on the historical difference between S&P 500 Index (SPX) option implied volatility and the realized, or historical, volatility of the S&P 500 Index.
SEC And NYSE Settle Enforcement Actions Against Goldman Sachs Unit For Role In Customers' Illegal Trading Scheme

Date 14/03/2007

The Securities and Exchange Commission and the NYSE Regulation, Inc. today settled separate enforcement proceedings against a prime broker and clearing affiliate of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. for its violations arising from in an illegal trading scheme carried out by customers through their accounts at the firm. Both proceedings find that firm customers traded and profited by illegally selling securities short just prior to public offerings of the companies' securities. In connection with
OMX Signs Agreement With BIDS Trading

Date 14/03/2007

OMX, a leading expert in the exchange industry, has signed an agreement with BIDS Trading, L.P. (Block Interest Discovery Service). Under the terms of the agreement, OMX will provide hosting capabilities for the BIDS ATS.
UK’s Financial Services Authority Supports IOSCO Principles For The Valuation Of Hedge Fund Portfolios

Date 14/03/2007

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today supported the paper released by IOSCO on the valuation principles that should be used by hedge funds in valuing their investment portfolios. Dan Waters, FSA Asset Management Sector Leader and Chair of the IOSCO working group which drafted the valuation paper, said:
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Announces Launch Of The PHLX Marine Shipping IndexIndexTM (ShxSM) On March 14

Date 14/03/2007

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange announced today the launch of the PHLX Marine Shipping IndexIndexTM (ShxSM). Options on the SHX are slated to be launched at a later date.

CME And CBOT Announce New Timelines For Electronic And Floor Trading Migrations Post Merger Close

Date 14/03/2007

Following the October 17, 2006, announcement of their proposed merger to create the most extensive and diverse global derivatives exchange, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: CME) and CBOT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BOT) today announced new proposed timelines for electronic migration to CME Globex(R) and trading floor consolidation.
FIA Inducts 19 Individuals To Futures Hall Of Fame

Date 14/03/2007

The Futures Industry Association today announced the induction of 19 members into the Futures Hall of Fame. They join 55 other honorees in the Hall of Fame, which was established in 2005 on the occasion of the FIA’s 50th anniversary. The 19 new members were honored at a special dinner and awards ceremony during the 32nd annual International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Fla.
Chi-X Names Michael Bundy CTO

Date 14/03/2007

Instinet Chi-X(R) Limited, a pan-European equity alternative trading system (ATS), today named Michael Bundy Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Bundy joins Chi-X from Nomura subsidiary Instinet, which owns Chi-X, where he will be succeeded by Christopher Rogers (see separate announcement).
LCH.Clearnet RepoClear Launches Sterling GC – An Innovative New Gilt Repo Product

Date 14/03/2007

LCH.Clearnet is pleased to announce the successful launch today of an innovative new repo product called Sterling GC that will operate within its successful RepoClear® business.
Lyxor ETF Brazil Launched In The XTF Segment On Xetra - ETF Allows Investment In Leading Brazilian Benchmark Index - Deutsche Börse Is Europe’s Largest ETF Platform

Date 14/03/2007

Deutsche Börse has further expanded its XTF segment for exchange-traded index funds (ETFs) on the pan-European Xetra trading platform.