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  • The Philadelphia Stock Exchange To Introduce Trading In World Currency Options

    Date 18/05/2006

    The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX), originator of the exchange-traded currency option contract, will introduce its latest product innovation - PHLX World Currency Options (WCO). The options were designed to appeal to retail investors who seek to hedge or trade in the direction of major currencies and will trade on PHLX XL, the Exchange’s electronic trading system. The new product will trade pending approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

  • Successful Flotation Of SNS REAAL - Over EUR 30 Billion Market Capitalisation Added To Euronext Markets Since January, Including EUR 8 Billion On Euronext Amsterdam

    Date 18/05/2006

    SNS REAAL N.V. was admitted to listing on Eurolist by Euronext in Amsterdam today, bringing the number of new listings on Euronext Amsterdam so far this year to three. These added EUR 8 billion to market capitalisation on Euronext Amsterdam, setting total additions to market capitalisation on Euronext markets since the beginning of 2006 at over EUR 30 billion.

  • Simpler, More Effective And Transparent Financial Rules To Use EU Funds

    Date 18/05/2006

    The proposed changes will significantly simplify access to EU funds, while ensuring strict management and transparency. New rules should be in place by 2007, to equip the EU to deliver the ambitious programmes starting under the 2007-2013 Financial Framework.

  • SEC Extends Compliance Dates For Regulation NMS

    Date 18/05/2006

    The Securities and Exchange Commission today extended the compliance dates for Rule 610 and Rule 611 of Regulation NMS, a series of initiatives designed to modernize and strengthen the national market system for equity securities. In response to Regulation NMS and the desire of investors for more efficient trading, many exchanges are automating their equity trading systems. The Commission is extending the compliance dates to give these exchanges additional time to develop their new trading syste

  • S&P And ASX To Review Index Treatment Of Foreign-Domiciled Companies; Two New Resource Indices Announced

    Date 18/05/2006

    Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) have today released a consultation paper detailing proposed changes to the index treatment of foreign-domiciled companies traded on ASX. S&P and ASX will seek market feedback on the proposal, including potential transitional arrangements, until June 14, 2006, after which a final announcement will be made to the market.