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Datamonitor: IFAs Positive Outlook Under Threat

Date 20/09/2006

A new report* from independent market analyst Datamonitor (DTM.L) confirms that IFAs will remain the most influential distribution channel for life and pensions products in the UK, handling two thirds of sales in 2006, but the report warns that there are clouds on the horizon. Increased competition from areas such as bancassurance and multi-tie advisors are threatening key business areas, while issues such as a resistance to new technology, lack of communication between advisors and provide
Component Change Made To Dow Jones China Offshore 50 Index

Date 20/09/2006

Dow Jones Indexes, a leading global index provider, today announced a component change in the Dow Jones China Offshore 50 Index.
Chicago Board Of Trade To Be Honored For Landmark Restoration

Date 20/09/2006

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) announced today that it has been named the 2006 recipient of Landmarks Illinois’ annual Real Estate and Building Industries Council award for outstanding preservation efforts. The CBOT, located in the heart of Chicago’s financial district, at the intersection of LaSalle Street and Jackson Boulevard, has been recognized for the comprehensive $20 million rehabilitation of its iconic structure.
Changes In The Index Description Of OMXH25 And HEXTech Stock Indexes

Date 20/09/2006

Helsinki Stock Exchange will commence trading in round lots of one share on September 25, 2006. The descriptions of OMXH25 and HEXTech will be updated due to this change. Previously the most recent deal prices of the stock class over the calculation period of deals of at least lot in size were applied in calculation. After the change round lot for all shares will be one.
CBOT Expands Availability Of Full-Sized Gold And Silver Options Contracts To The Open Auction Platform - Exchange Announces Fee Waiver For Metal Futures And Options

Date 20/09/2006

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) announced today that it plans to expand the availability of its options on Full-sized Gold (100 oz.) and Silver (5,000 oz.) futures by listing the contracts on its open auction trading floor, side-by-side with the e-cbot® electronic trading platform, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2006. Currently, the contracts trade exclusively on e-cbot, the Exchange’s electronic trading platform.

Canadian Debt Securities Now Available Through TradeWeb In Europe

Date 20/09/2006

CanDeal, Canada's leader in multi-dealer to client online debt securities trading, and Thomson TradeWeb are pleased to announce that online Canadian debt securities trading is now available to European institutional investors.
Bursa Malaysia And SIAS Research Launch The First Malaysian Market Seminar In Singapore

Date 20/09/2006

Bursa Malaysia Berhad and SIAS Research Pte Ltd (the research arm of the Securities Investors Association (Singapore) [SIAS]) will jointly organise a seminar for Singapore investors on Saturday, 23 September 2006 at the HDB Hub Auditorium, Toa Payoh. The seminar which is entitled, "Malaysia Day 2006", is aimed to raise awareness of Malaysian companies and eventually generate interest in Malaysian stocks. The guest of honour, Dato' Dr. Ng Yen Yen, Malaysia's Deputy Minister of Finance, will
Bond Market Transparency - ICMA Responds To Commission's Call For Evidence

Date 20/09/2006

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has submitted its response to the European Commission's Call for Evidence on Pre- and post-trade transparency provisions of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) in relation to transactions in classes of financial instruments other than shares.
KCBT Lowers Minimum Margins For Wheat - Change To Take Place At Close Of Trading Today

Date 20/09/2006

The Kansas City Board of Trade has lowered its minimum margins for wheat futures contracts. The changes, effective at the close of trading today, come as a result of decreased market volatility and are as follows:
The MICEX Stock Exchange Lowers Its Rates For Trades In Non-Government Bonds

Date 19/09/2006

As of 18 September 2006, the MICEX Stock Exchange lowers the aggregate rate for trades in non-government bonds made in the main (anonymous) trading mode from 0.019% to 0.01% of the trade value.