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ArcaEx Releases January 2005 Transaction Volume Data

Date 09/02/2005

Archipelago Holdings, Inc. (PCX: AX) today announced its January 2005 market transaction volume data for the Archipelago Exchange ("ArcaEx"). Specifically, in NYSE-listed equity securities, ArcaEx's total trading market share was 2.4% in January 2005, up from 1.7% in January 2004 and up from 2.3% in December 2004.
The Spanish Stock Market Is European Leader In Capital Raising

Date 08/02/2005

New investment flows channelled through the Spanish Stock Market in 2004 reached $ 39.5 bn. The figure exceeds that for the London Stock Exhange, Italy, Tokyo and Euronext and comes only behind that for the New York Stock Exchange, according to the latest data released by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE).
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Announces Changes To The Phlx Gold / Silver Sector(Sm) Index (XAUsm) Starting February 21

Date 08/02/2005

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) announced today changes to the PHLX Gold / Silver Sector Index (XAU) effective before the open of business on Monday, Feb 21, 2005. Glamis Gold (GLG) and Pan American Silver Corp. (PAAS) will be added while DRDGOLD Limited (DROOY) will be deleted.
Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 08/02/2005

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes effective after the close of business on Wednesday February 9, 2005: The relative weight of NAL Oil & Gas Trust (TSX:NAE.UN) will increase by approximately 0.28% in the S&P/TSX Capped Income Trust Index and by 0.52% in the S&P/TSX Capped Energy Trust Index. The relative weight change reflects the issuance of new units as part of the Addison Energy Inc. transaction.
SEC’s Rule Proposal Will Encourage Brokerage Firms To Offer Fee-Based Accounts - Securities Industry Association Praises Continued Exemption From Investment Advisers Act

Date 08/02/2005

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s continued support for exempting broker-dealers that manage fee-based brokerage accounts from the requirements of the Investment Advisers’ Act will help firms better serve their customers, the Securities Industry Association said today in its comment letter. This exemption will facilitate the continued use and development of these accounts and better align the interests of customers and broker-dealers.

NYBOT Announces 2005 Presidents’ Day Holiday Schedule

Date 08/02/2005

The New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) announced today the trading schedule for the 2005 Presidents’ Day Holiday:
London Stock Exchange Welcomes Frutarom To Its Main Market

Date 08/02/2005

The London Stock Exchange today welcomed Frutarom Industries Ltd, an Israeli global flavours and fine ingredients company, to its Main Market.
GL TRADE Achieves A Turnover Of €150.1m In 2004, An Increase Of 17.2%.

Date 08/02/2005

Although the market remained tough in 2004, GL TRADE returned to growth with a 17.2% rise in turnover (18.5% at constant exchange rates) during the year.
Euronext Continues Overhaul Of Listing Structure, Introducing New Midcap Expert Status - Half Of Euronext Small And Midcaps Covered By 10 Intermediaries

Date 08/02/2005

As part of a general overhaul of its listing structure aimed at improving the visibility and liquidity of small and midcap companies listed on Euronext markets and offering European companies new sources of finance, Euronext today announced the creation of a midcap expert status.
Dubai International Financial Centre Affirms Dubai's Leading Role In Global Development At Major International Conferences In Davos And London

Date 08/02/2005

Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman explains Dubai's position as a new global financial player The DIFC will have a pivotal role in the development of the wider Middle East region It shares the vision of global development set out recently by world leaders in Davos Speaking yesterday in London, Dr. Omar Bin Sulaiman, Director General of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA), set out his vision of the role of DIFC in regional and global development.