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Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:39:38 GMT

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes:

The unitholders of Crescent Energy Trust (TSX:CPG.UN) have approved the conversion of the company to a corporate structure via a reverse takeover. The units will be exchanged on a 1-for-1 basis for Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG). As a result of the conversion, Crescent Energy Trust will be removed from the S&P/TSX Income Trust and Capped Energy Trust Indices. Crescent Point Energy Corp. will be added to the S&P/TSX Equity, Capped Equity and Equity Completion Indices. The conversion is effective after the close of Monday, July 6, 2009. The name and ticker change, with no change in capitalization, will be effective in the S&P/TSX Composite and Capped Composite, the S&P/TSX Completion and the S&P/TSX Capped Energy indices.
The shareholders of NOVA Chemicals Corporation (TSX:NCX) have accepted the $US6.00 cash per share offer from International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC). NOVA will be removed from the S&P/TSX Composite and Capped Composite, the S&P/TSX Completion and Equity Completion, the S&P/TSX Equity and Capped Equity and the S&P/TSX Capped Materials Indices. The transaction will be effective after the close of Wednesday, July 8, 2009.

Toronto Stock Exchange Stats For The Month Of June 2009

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:37:01 GMT

To view a summary of market statistics for June 2009 for Toronto Stock Exchange, please click on the "Related Documents" link below to access the PDF file.

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June 2009 - Monthly Market Statistics

Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:17:04 GMT

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Friday, July 3, 2009:

The shares of Motapa Diamonds Inc. (TSXVN:MTP) will be removed from the index following an Arrangement whereby the company's shares have been acquired by Lucara Diamonds Corp. (TSXVN:LUC).

TSX Block List Leaders - June 2009

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:50:44 GMT

Block trades are large trades with a volume of 10,000 shares or more and a value of $100,000 or more. The TSX Block List Leaders lists shows the top ten brokers chosen by their customers to execute these significant block trades on Toronto Stock Exchange. The leaders are measured by volume and value of blocks traded.

Tradeweb Supports The European Commission's Proposal For Financial Regulatory Reform For OTC Derivatives

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:08:26 GMT

Tradeweb is supportive of the European Commission's Communication today on "strengthening the safety of derivatives markets". The Communication stresses the need for transparency and the management of systemic risk, and emphasises the need to clear OTC derivatives through regulated Central Counterparties (CCPs). Such regulation is intended to introduce appropriate controls, and allow corporate and institutional investors to continue to use derivatives effectively.

Oslo Børs: Seadrill Refused Leave To Appeal To The Supreme Court

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:50:57 GMT

The Appeals Selection Committee of the Supreme Court has considered Seadrill's appeal against the ruling of 9 March 2009 by the Borgarting Court of Appeal on the annulment action brought by Seadrill Limited against Oslo Børs in connection with the decision of the Stock Exchange Appeals Committee in respect of Seadrill's duty to make a mandatory offer for Eastern Drilling ASA. The Appeals Selection Committee has refused to grant Seadrill leave to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Eurex Supports EU Commission's Outline To Strengthen The Safety Of Derivatives Markets

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:42:32 GMT

On 3 July, the European Commission has adopted a Communication on ensuring efficient, safe and sound derivatives markets. The Communication outlines fours ways to strengthen the safety of derivatives markets: standardisation, central data repositories, central counterparty clearing and trade execution on public trading venues. Eurex supports the EU Commission's Communication that derivatives play an important role in the economy and market organization needs to be safe and of highest integrity. The financial crisis has highlighted that systemic risk is not sufficiently mitigated in the OTC part of the market. We regard the ways outlined in the Commission's Communication both as appropriate and as effective to strengthen the safety and integrity of derivatives markets. Eurex actively contributes to market safety and integrity with state-of-the-art market infrastructure both in trading and clearing services as well as Eurex Clearing's leading risk management processes for the derivatives industry. Especially central counterparty clearing is a stabilizing element for financial markets, together with effective risk management services it reduces systemic risk, improves transparency and operational efficiency. Eurex and Eurex Clearing are looking forward to continue our discussions with all relevant stakeholders. We will actively participate in the Communication's consultation process to contribute our perspective and expertise as the world's largest derivatives exchange and the leading clearing house in Europe.

CESR Launches A Fact Finding Exercise Of The Use In The European Union Of Ratings Issued By Third Countries CRAs

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:57:56 GMT

The EU Parliament has recently approved the Regulation on Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs). Although the text still needs to be formally adopted by the Council and is subject to jurist-linguistic revision, translation and publication in the official journal, the substance will arguably remain unchanged.

Zinkia Receives Favourable Report From Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) - The First Company On The Segment For Growth Companies - MAB Offers Financing For Growth Companies And Diversification For Investors

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:40:58 GMT

The Admission Committee of the Mercado Alternativo Bursátil (MAB) has submitted to the Board of MAB a favourable assessment report on the eligibility of Zinkia for admission to the market's segment for Growth Companies, following a thorough review of all the information presented by the company. For the share offering to take place Zinkia will need the definitive approval by the MAB's Board.

2009 Half-Year Report For The Luxembourg Stock Exchange

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:43:10 GMT

As at 30 June 2009 the Luxembourg Stock Exchange had a total of 47,134 quotation lines on its two markets. This represents a slight decrease of 1.94% over one year and 4.00% over six months. This downward trend was expected within the context of the global financial and economic crisis. Despite this decline, listing activity now appears to have stabilized and the Luxembourg Stock Exchange clearly it retains leading position listing for international securities.