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Baltic Exchanges Welcome MP Investment Bank As A New Member

Date 17/07/2006

On July 17, 2006, MP Investment Bank has been approved as a member on the Baltic stock exchanges and as such gains access to trading on the exchanges in Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius. The bank is the first member from Iceland on the Baltic exchanges and becomes the 12th pan-Baltic member.
American Stock Exchange Announces 2006 Mid-Year Results - Amex Lists 33 Exchange Traded Funds - 52 Structured Products - 37 New Equities - Launches Remote Options Market-Making Program And Prepares For Launch Of AEMI

Date 17/07/2006

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) today released its 2006 mid-year business results. The Amex showed strength in all four of its business groups and continued to push forward with its technology improvements as it prepared for the launch of the Auction and Electronic Market Integration (AEMI) platform, its state-of-the-art technology platform that is expected to be rolled out later this year. The Amex also focused its efforts in supporting small and mid-cap companies, with Neal Wolkoff, Chairma
Accounting: New European Commission Expert Group To Ensure Balanced Advice On Accounting Standards

Date 17/07/2006

The European Commission has established a Standards Advice Review Group in the area of accounting to ensure objectivity and proper balance of the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group's (EFRAG) opinions. The Group will be composed of independent experts and high-level representatives from National Standard Setters whose experience and competence in accounting are widely recognised. The Group's task will be to assess whether the endorsement advice given by the EFRAG is well b
Words By Antonio Zoido, BME’s Chairman & CEO, On The Occasion Of The Company’s IPO.

Date 14/07/2006

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to share with you this event to celebrate BME’s first day of trading, which marks the culmination of an extremely important process for this company. I would therefore like to start by sincerely thanking all those who have helped to make the IPO possible in just four years. I believe BME has responsibly recognised its positioning in a new environment and responded to the new demands, with the aim of becoming a major
UK's Financial Services Authority Statement Regarding Rosneft Listing

Date 14/07/2006

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) acting as the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) has, in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the Prospectus Rules and the relevant EU regulation, approved the prospectus submitted by Rosneft for a public offering of depositary receipts.

UK’s Financial Services Authority Bans Former Solicitor From Doing Any Regulated Activity

Date 14/07/2006

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has now banned former solicitor Allen Elliott1 from carrying out any function in relation to regulated activities in the financial services industry. The ban follows a decision made by the Financial Services and Markets Tribunal on 16 March 2006. Mr Elliott applied to the Tribunal for permission to appeal the decision but permission was refused. He then applied to the Court of Appeal but later withdrew that application.
The Nordic Exchange Welcomes Redbet To First North In Sweden

Date 14/07/2006

Trading in Redbet shares will commence today on First North in Sweden. Including Redbet, First North now comprises 60 companies in Sweden and Denmark.
SWX Swiss Exchange Issues Reprimand Against SHL Telemedicine Ltd.

Date 14/07/2006

The SWX Swiss Exchange has issued a reprimand with publication against SHL Telemedicine Ltd., Tel Aviv, for violation of certain provisions of the Listing Rules. This SWX reprimand pertains to IFRS non-compliant segment reporting in SHL’s 2005 semi-annual report.
Standard & Poor’s Announces Revised Timetable For Inclusion Of Sydney Roads Group In The S&P/ASX 50

Date 14/07/2006

Standard & Poor’s, the leading provider of equity indices in Australia, announces a revised timetable for the inclusion of Sydney Roads Group (ASX: SRG) in the S&P/ASX 50 and all related indices. This follows Macquarie Infrastructure Group’s (ASX: MIG) decision to amend its own timetable for its in-specie distribution of SRG shares to shareholders.
SFE Corporation To Be Removed From The FTSE/MV Exchanges Index

Date 14/07/2006

SFE Corporation (Australia - 6522779) will be deleted from the FTSE/MV Exchanges Index effective 18/07/2006. This is due to the acquisition of SFE Corporation by the Australian Stock Exchange.