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Dubai Financial Market Soft Launches DFM General Index - Official Launch Of DFMGI Slated Next Week

Date 23/11/2006

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) yesterday announced the soft launch of its new DFM General Index (DFMGI) after the closure of DFM’s trading session on November 23, 2006. The new index will comprise stocks of listed companies whose primary listings debuted on DFM on or after January 1st, 2004. Live performance of the new DFMGI will be available on DFM’s website (www2.dfm.ae).
Wiener Börse Launched CECE Sector Indices

Date 23/11/2006

On November 22, 2006, Wiener Börse launched four CECE Sector Indices.
SWX Swiss Exchange: Meyer Burger Technology Ltd (MBTN) Opens At CHF 44.50

Date 23/11/2006

Today, the shares of Meyer Burger Technology Ltd, the Swiss manufacturer of precision saws, were traded in the SWX Local Caps segment of the SWX Swiss Exchange for the first time. Yesterday, i.e. on Wednesday, an issue price of CHF 39 was determined, which is the upper end of the previously specified price range of CHF 33 to CHF 39. The opening price on the SWX was CHF 44.50. This corresponds to a market capitalisation of CHF 131.7 million (incl. greenshoe). Meyer Burger Technology Ltd belong
UK's Financial Services Authority Fines Salesman For Inappropriate Conduct

Date 23/11/2006

The Financial Services Authority has today fined Sean Pignatelli £20,000 for failing to exercise due skill, care and diligence and to observe proper standards of market conduct when carrying out his function as an approved person. This breaches Principles 2 and 3 of the FSA's Statements of Principle for Approved Persons.
Thai Bourse Requires Retail Investors Use Automated Payment System

Date 23/11/2006

Individual investors will be required to conduct purchase/sale clearing through banks’ automated transfer system (ATS) from April 1, 2007. This was brought into effect by The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)’s Board of Governors amending the rule concerning securities trading in cash. The change should help investors clear their sale/purchase of securities more conveniently, reduce possible default risk, and prepare the market for T+2 clearing and settlement in the future.

HAWKAMAH's First MENA Corporate Governance Conference Attracts Key International Experts On Corporate Governance - Event Hosted By The Dubai International Financial Centre Within DIFC Week Governor Bin Sulaiman Invites Participants In Drawing Regional Cor

Date 23/11/2006

Hawkamah, the Institute for Corporate Governance (Hawkamah), will hold the MENA region's first ever conference focusing on corporate governance next week at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on 26th – 27th November 2006, as part of the DIFC's Finance Week. The conference will be hosted by Hawkamah and supported by its regional and international partners: OECD; International Finance Corporation; World Bank Global Corporate Governance Forum; Center for International Private Enter
Thai Bourse Approves Brokerage Fee Amendments

Date 23/11/2006

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)’s Board of Governors approved changes to brokerage or agent’s fees and to marketing officers’ remuneration. Rules on brokerage fees will be applied in two periods, the first beginning on January 1, 2007, when normal trading will incur a minimum fee of 0.25% of trading turnover and internet trading fees will be 60% of the normal rate. The second period, starting from January 1, 2010, introduces a sliding scale starting with a minimum rate of 0.25% for trade
The Nordic Exchange welcomes Forshem Group to First North

Date 23/11/2006

Trading in Forshem Group shares will commence today on First North in Sweden. Including Forshem Group, First North now comprises 71 companies in Sweden and Denmark.
NZDX Market Hits Milestones For 2006

Date 23/11/2006

New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) announced today the issue of $50.8 million of debt securities by PINs Securities NZ Limited.
SGX Celebrates 20th Anniversary Of Nikkei 225 Futures

Date 23/11/2006

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) today announced strong growth in its SGX Nikkei 225 Index futures contract as it celebrates the 20th year of trading on SGX with tomorrow's launch of a similar US-dollar denominated contract.