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Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Set To Launch Revised Western Barley Contract

Date 20/07/2006

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. ("WCE") has received regulatory approvals and will launch trading in a revised western barley futures contract on Monday, July 24, 2006 commencing with the October 2007 futures contract.
U.S. Attorney’s Office And SEC Separately Charge Former Brocade CEO And Vice President in Stock Option Backdating Scheme - SEC Brings Civil Fraud Claims Against Former CFO

Date 20/07/2006

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation today announced the filing of criminal and civil securities fraud charges against Gregory L. Reyes, the former CEO, President, and Chairman of Brocade Communications Systems, Inc., and Stephanie Jensen, its former Vice President of Human Resources, alleging that the two routinely backdated stock option grants to give employees favor
Trade In Shares Of OAO “NK “Rosneft” In MICEX Stock Exchange

Date 20/07/2006

Today the trade in shares of the largest Russian oil company NK “Rosneft” which made the initial public offering (IPO) of its securities in the stock market has started. During the first trading session at MICEX Stock Exchange participants has concluded 1500 transactions worth of 1350 million rubles (50 mln US dollars) at the weighted average price of 204.35 rubles (7.55 dollars).
Tokyo Stock Exchange Monthly Short Selling Value

Date 20/07/2006

Click here to download Tokyo Stock Exchange's monthly short selling value for June.
The Spanish Exchange Trades 156 New Warrants Issued By Commerzbank - More Than 2,000 Warrants Have Been Listed So Far This Year

Date 20/07/2006

The Spanish Exchange today began to trade 156 new warrants issued by Commerzbank. The new issues are linked to a wide range of underlying assets, including foreign shares and indices and exchange rates.

SWX - Management Transactions: Investigation Opened Against Eastern Property Holdings Limited

Date 20/07/2006

The SWX Swiss Exchange has instituted a formal investigation against Eastern Property Holdings Limited on the grounds of a possible breach of Art. 74a of the Listing Rules (disclosure of management transactions). Investigatory proceedings will continue for an indefinite period. The SWX Swiss Exchange will announce its findings, although no information will be provided while the proceedings are ongoing.
Securities Industry Association Commends SEC Interpretive Guidance On “Soft Dollars”

Date 20/07/2006

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued an Interpretive Release that provides guidance on money managers' use of client commissions – also known as “soft dollars” - to pay for brokerage and research services under the safe harbor of Section 28(e) of the Exchange Act. The Interpretive Release clarifies the scope of brokerage and research services and offers guidance on client commission arrangements.
Securities And Exchange Commission Publishes American Stock Exchange Rules For New Market Structure - Amex's Auction And Electronic Market Integration Platform Is Scheduled To Roll Out In Fourth Quarter 2006, Subject To SEC Approval

Date 20/07/2006

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) today announced that the rules for its new market structure were published by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Amex's Auction and Electronic Market Integration (AEMI) platform is scheduled to launch in fourth quarter 2006, subject to SEC approval.
Program Trading Averaged 30.0 Percent Of NYSE Volume During July 10-14

Date 20/07/2006

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for July 10-14.
NZX Advises Timing Of Upcoming Announcements

Date 20/07/2006

New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) announces the timing for four upcoming announcements.