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BOVESPA Ranks Third In Worldwide Stock Options Trading

Date 28/12/2006

BOVESPA has been ranked as the third stock exchange, among international ones, which traded more stock options in the period from January to October 2006.
Federal Identity Theft Task Force Seeks Public Comment

Date 28/12/2006

The President's Identity Theft Task Force announced that it is seeking public comment on various possible recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the federal government's efforts to reduce identity theft. The Task Force is chaired by Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and co-chaired by Federal Trade Commission Chairman Deborah Platt Majoras and participants include the Securities and Exchange Commission and other federal agencies.
CBOE 2006 Volume Shatters All Previous Records - CBOE Seat Prices Up 100% For The Year

Date 28/12/2006

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), the largest options exchange in the U.S., announced that 2006 will go on the books as the third consecutive record breaking year, with more than 670 million contracts trading, an increase of 43% over 2005 total volume of 468 million contracts. Average daily volume has been 2.7 million contracts this year?up 88% from 2004, and more than double 2003's volume of 1.13 million contracts per day.
Indice General De La Bolsa De Madrid (IGBM) Index New Composition For First Half 2007

Date 28/12/2006

The Indice General de la Bolsa de Madrid (IGBM) Management Committee has decided, in accordance with technical provisions for the composition, calculation and sectorial division of the IGBM index family, to approve the composition of the IGBM and Indice Total indices for the first half of 2007.
DIFC Houses Zabeel Investments

Date 28/12/2006

The multi-diversified investment house, Zabeel Investments, has moved in to the financial heart of Dubai. The company’s new offices at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will allow the company to implement its ambitious expansion programme.

2006 “Market’s Measure” - Preliminary Report - A Monthly Report From Dow Jones Indexes And STOXX Ltd. On The Performance Of U.S., European, Asia And Other Global Stock Market Indexes

Date 28/12/2006

Dow Jones Industrial Average Posts 16.73% Gain in 2006, European Stocks Gain 11.00%, Asia Rises 15.04% and World Equities Rise 17.97% Financial Services Sector Posts Biggest Gain for 2006 in Europe Consumer Services Sector Takes the Hardest Hit for 2006 in Asia
Bursa Malaysia Amends Listing Requirements In Relation To Financial Assistance And Public Spread

Date 28/12/2006

Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities") today announced amendments to the Listing Requirements and the MESDAQ Market Listing Requirements in relation to the provision of financial assistance and public shareholding spread. The amendments are aimed at enhancing the disclosure practices among listed companies and strengthening investor protection.
FTSE Global Markets

Date 28/12/2006

The new issue of FTSE Global Markets magazine is now available from www.ftse.com/globalmarkets.
Thailand Depository Offers Bond Lending And Borrowing

Date 28/12/2006

Thailand Securities Depository Co., Ltd. (TSD) now provides bond lending and borrowing. The service, which began on December 25, 2006, will boost liquidity in the bond market, lower TSD members’ costs, reduce processing time, and minimize settlement defaults.
Thai Bourse To Launch New TV Program In January

Date 28/12/2006

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is about to launch a new, live TV program, “Keeping Up the Beat with 5 Markets”, broadcasting on UBC 97 (cable TV) and Channel 5 (free TV), from January 3, 2007, Monday to Friday, 09:30 – 10:00 hours. The program will be produced by Family Know-How Co., Ltd., a SET subsidiary.