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Minneapolis Grain Exchange Makes Personnel Changes

Date 17/05/2006

The Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX) announced recent personnel changes. Nancy Krull joined the organization as Manager, Marketing on April 19 and Drew Koenig joined MGEX as Manager, Information Technology on May15. In addition, Erik Randall was promoted to Division Project Manager.

Ljubljana Stock Exchange Monthly Statistical Report April 2006

Date 17/05/2006

Click here to download Ljubljana Stock Exchange's monthly statistical report for April 2006.

Kogun Removed From ICEX-15

Date 17/05/2006

According to the method for selecting companies into and calculating the ICEX-15 index, a company which is the subject of a takeover will be removed from ICEX-15 at the time when 90% of its shares have been acquired or when the company is delisted, whichever comes first. According to an announcement by Dagsbrun hf. earlier today, Skodun ehf., a subsidiary of Dagsbrun, has now acquired 98.7% of the total share capital in Kogun hf. Therefore, the shares of Kogun will at the end of today be removed

KCBT Raises Minimum Margins - Increased Market Volatility Brings Higher Margins

Date 17/05/2006

The Kansas City Board of Trade has raised its minimum margins for wheat futures contracts. The changes, effective tomorrow, come as a result of increased market volatility and are as follows: Hard Red Winter Wheat Initial Maintenance

ISE Names New Officer

Date 17/05/2006

The International Securities Exchange (NYSE: ISE) said today that the Board of Directors elected Joseph W. Ferraro III, Legal Officer.

Industry Classification Benchmark Celebrates Stellar Progress In The Financial Industry - Over 50 Notable Financial Institutions Globally Adopt New Classification System - ICB Set To Become Industry Standard In 2006

Date 17/05/2006

The Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB), the joint classification system launched by FTSE Group (FTSE) and Dow Jones Indexes, celebrates a series of business wins in a range of sectors within the financial services arena around the globe. Russell Investment Group is the latest organization to switch its classification system to ICB. ICB will replace the current FTSE Global Classification Universe that was previously available to users of Russell’s REDE system.

FIX Protocol Ltd Hosts The FPL Canadian Electronic Trading Conference 2006

Date 17/05/2006

FIX Protocol Ltd (FPL) is proud to announce that the FPL Canadian Electronic Trading Conference 2006 will be held on May 31st at the Toronto Board of Trade. The event aims to bring together over 350 securities and derivatives industry leaders, and 30 sponsors and exhibitors to focus on enhancing both the Canadian and global trading processes, through the use of electronic trading technology and the FIX (Financial Information eXchange) Protocol.

Cyprus Stock Exchange: Review Of Developments For April

Date 17/05/2006

Monthly review of developmentsOn the last trading session of April 2006 , the General Index reached 2.689,31 points, representing a relative increase of 9,26 %. The value of shares traded also exhibited a decrease of 29,34 % compared to the previous month. It is worth mentioning however, that the highest level the index reached for the month was 2.729,06 points. The other Market Indices reached the following levels: Main Market reached 2.743,65 , Parallel Market 1.188,89 , Alterna

CFTC Commissioner Sharon Brown-Hruska Reported On Mymoney.gov Activities To The Financial Literacy And Education Commission

Date 17/05/2006

At the eighth meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC), Commissioner Sharon Brown-Hruska of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Chairman of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission’s website subcommittee, reported the latest enhancements to FLEC’s website – www.Mymoney.gov. Commissioner Brown-Hruska discussed the subcommittee’s last quarter activities as well as

CBOE Tops Five Million Contracts Traded On Wednesday, May 17 - New Single Day Trading Records Set In Options On iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund (IWM) And S&P 100 Index (XEO)

Date 17/05/2006

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced today that reported trading volume on Wednesday, May 17, topped the five million contract mark for the third time this year. Today's reported volume of 5,200,488 contracts traded, ranks as the third busiest day in CBOE history.