History of Stock Exchange in Cyprus

1974
Aug 20, 1974 - Investors concern over the inflationary trend and the unsettled situation in Cyprus sent prices down sharply yesterday on the American Stock Exchange and the over-the-counter market. Market Summary AMERICAN EXCHANGE Monday Awdst 19, 1974 (Volume 1205.650 shares) Monday F Total Issues ... From LOSSES ARE SHARP ON AMEX AND OTC; Inflation and Cyprus Strife Continue as … - Related web pagesselect.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res ...
1993
Apr 1993 - The Cyprus Stock Exchange or CSE (Greek: Χρηματιστήριο Αξιών Κύπρου or ΧΑΚ) is a stock exchange located in Nicosia, Cyprus. It was established under the Cyprus Securities and Stock Exchange Law which provides for the development of the securities market in ...The Cyprus Stock Exchange or CSE (Greek: Χρηματιστήριο Αξιών Κύπρου or ΧΑΚ) is a stock exchange located in Nicosia, Cyprus. It was established under the Cyprus Securities and Stock Exchange Law which provides for the development of the securities market in Cyprus and for the establishment and operation of the Cyprus Stock Exchange, and was passed by the House of Representatives in April 1993.
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1996
Mar 29, 1996 - The inauguration of the official Cyprus Stock Exchange on 29 March 1996 and the enactment of the Cyprus Securities and Stock Exchange Law1 marked a new era in the Cypriot securities industry. The new Stock Exchange, successor to the unofficial 'over-the ...The inauguration of the official Cyprus Stock Exchange on 29 March 1996 and the enactment of the Cyprus Securities and Stock Exchange Law1 marked a new era in the Cypriot securities industry. The new Stock Exchange, successor to the unofficial 'over-the-counter' market, is modelled on current international securities rules and practices, and it aspires to consolidate Cyprus' position as a regional business and financial services centre and to boost the growth of capital markets ...
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1999
Aug 12, 1999 - The Cyprus stock exchange has become an eerie place. Last week it rose by 4.6% - the highest increase worldwide. On one day in late July prices surged by 18.6%. Since the onset of the year, gains have risen by over 200%. Only the sky, say investors (who include everyone from ... From Share surge turns Cyprus into the hot spot as shares surge - Related web pageswww.guardian.co.uk/business/1999/aug/12/cyprus ...
2000
Nov 2, 2000 - The company said it would withdraw plans to list on the Cyprus Stock Exchange, launching a virulent attack on authorities who, it said, had dragged their feet on an application filed seven months ago. The Cyprus exchange, concerned about what it considered to be the high risk nature of ... From Haji-Ioannou aborts plan to list shipping group in Cyprus - Related web pageswww.independent.co.uk/news/business/news ...
2002
Oct 9, 2002 - It said the insiders made at least $80 million selling the shares, which were listed on the New York Stock Exchange during part of the period that the SEC said the fraud existed. ACLN was a Cyprus corporation operating from Belgium that said it was growing rapidly in two related ... From Market Place; A Car Shipper Sold Shares; SEC Implies It Sold Illusions - Related web pagesselect.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res ...
2004
Feb 16, 2004 - Prices on the Cyprus Stock Exchange, which has been languishing for months, surged 5.64 percent Monday following hopes that the war-divided island could join the European Union as a united nation on May 1. Turnover exceeded 3 million pounds (US$6 million), three times the average of ... From Cyprus Stock Exchange rises on settlement expectation. - Related web pageswww.accessmylibrary.com/premium/0286/0286 ...
2005
Feb 21, 2005 - The Athens Stock Exchange (ASE) and Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) are in discussions over how to allow member firms access to each other's trading platforms, which could open the door for Greek custodian banks to expand their business to the Greek side of the island. ... From Athens and Cyprus in Talks for Tie-In.(Athens Exchange SA, Cyprus Stock Exchange … - Related web pageswww.accessmylibrary.com/premium/0286/0286 ...
2006
Nov 20, 2006 - Preparing for expansion beyond their home markets, the Athens Exchange (Athex) and Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) have moved to a common ... A new holding company structure and new management have helped to overcome a history plagued by a lack of transparency and insider-trading scandals. ... From … , Cyprus Exchanges Unify Platform.(Athens Exchange and Cyprus Stock Exchange) - Related web pageswww.accessmylibrary.com/premium/0286/0286 ...
2007
Jan 26, 2007 - ATHENS (AFX) - The Greek Capital Markets Commission will seek a clear decision from the Cypriot Stock Exchange on whether the bid by ... The Cypriot Stock Exchange had said earlier this month Piraeus' intention to bid could not stop another company from bidding, referring to Marfin. ... From Greek regulator awaits Cyprus Exchange decision on Marfin/Piraeus bids - sources - Related web pageswww.forbes.com/markets/feeds/afx/2007/01/26 ...

History of Brussels stock exchanges

History of Brussels stock exchanges
The history of the Brussels Stock Exchange begins in the early days of the nineteenth century.
The first exchange – the Bourse de Fonds Publics de Bruxelles – was established by decree on 13 Messidor An IX (2 July 1801) under the government of Napoleon in Belgium. The former Saint Augustine Convent on the Rue Fossé-aux-Loups was chosen for the original premises. Following the sale of the convent buildings, the stock exchange was permitted to do business in the national mint, the Hôtel des Monnaies. When the mint re-opened in 1820, the brokers rented a house on the Rue Guillaume, now called the Rue Léopold.
By 1858, the bourse was flourishing as a result of the economic and industrial boom, and had outgrown the Rue Guillaume premises. So the brokers and traders urged the municipality of Brussels to build a new stock exchange. The project was given top priority. Among the architects bidding for the commission was Léon Suys who, with support from various petitions, won over the city council.
The new exchange was built on the site of the 13th-century Récollets Convent. Construction started in October 1869, and the inauguration ceremony was attended by King Léopold II and Queen Marie-Henriette. The building was finally completed in 1874. The ruins of the Récollets Convent have been preserved in an underground museum on the Rue de la Bourse.
The stock markets
1801 to 1867: the French system
Belgium was under French rule from 1795 to 1814. It became a fully independent country in 1831, but retained much of the French system. Throughout this period, agents de change, or brokers, were ministerial officials. They had a monopoly on trading in government securities (a system that remained in force in France until 1987) but were not permitted to deal for own account.
1867 to 1935: the free-market system
Under the free-market philosophy of the time, the stockbroking profession and stock exchanges were fully deregulated (although the municipal authorities were responsible for maintaining law and order during trading sessions!)
Belgian stock market legislation
1935 to 2000
Royal decree no. 84 (30 January 1935)
To remedy the lack of regulation during the free-market period – but particularly in reaction to the Great Depression of 1929-1935 – an attempt was made to regulate brokerages by royal decree. This was part of a broader plan to stimulate the economy and the capital markets.
Royal decree no. 61 (10 November 1967)
This royal decree, passed under special powers, was instigated by the De Voghel Commission, a government body set up to examine ways to finance economic expansion.
Act of 4 December 1990
Known as the Financial Transactions and Markets Act, this piece of legislation was initiated by the finance minister, Philippe Maystadt. It was chiefly intended to modernise Belgium's stock markets and make them more competitive internationally.
Act of 6 April 1995
This Act transposed the EU Investment Services Directive – whereby approved European financial intermediaries and bankers can operate Europe-wide – into Belgian law. An independent management committee was set up to administer and supervise the securities markets.
Royal decree of 11 April 1999
This decree officially established Brussels Exchanges (BXS), an integrated market operator comprising Belfox (Belgian Futures and Options Exchange), Bourse de Bruxelles (Brussels stock exchange) and CIK (the central securities depository).
Royal decree of 17 September 2000
This decree authorised Brussels Exchanges to merge with ParisBourse and Amsterdam Exchanges to form Euronext, the first pan-European exchange.
Established on 22 September 2000, Euronext is the first fully integrated cross-border market in equities and derivatives. From the regulatory standpoint, companies traded on Euronext are listed on their home markets, but their shares are now traded on a single platform spanning all participating countries. Listing requirements have been harmonised, and efforts are now underway to harmonise derivatives trading platforms, clearing systems and settlement systems.

AUSTRIA STOCK EXCHANGE

1859 S&H opens a branch office in Vienna (which remains in operation until 1864). 1879S&H Berlin sets up a technical office in Vienna. 1890s Siemens builds power stations and electric tramways in numerous cities. 1904Österreichische Siemens-Schuckertwerke AG (ÖSSW) is founded. S&H’s facility in Vienna assumes responsibility for the low-voltage power business. 1939The cable plant in Vienna is transformed into a stock company called Wiener Kabel- und Metallwerke AG (WKM). A technical office is opened in Vienna under the name S&H AG, Vienna branch office. 1946ÖSSW and S&H’s Vienna facility are nationalized, forming Siemens-Schuckertwerke Ges. m. b. H. and Siemens Halske Ges. m. b. H., respectively. 1958Emcolux takes over 60% of WKM’s capital stock. The remaining 40% is held by the Austrian SSW company and S&H-Ges. m. b. H. 1967WKM founds Siemens Ges. m. b. H. 1970An electronic components production plant is opened in Villach, Carinthia. 1971WKM, Siemens Ges. m. b. H Wien and NTW (Nachrichtentechnische Werke) merge to form Siemens AG Österreich. 1992Siemens installs the world’s first fully digitized, networked radiological imaging system at Vienna’s Donauspital hospital. As of 1994 The company gradually assumes responsibility for the CEE (Central and Eastern European) business region. 1998The "Siemens Literature Prize" is awarded for the first time; with prize money of EUR 10,000 it is one of Austrians richests literature awards.2000The contract to deliver 400 locomotives by 2006 to the Austrian national railway is Siemens’ biggest locomotive order in its history2001Siemens AG Austria becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of the Siemens Group 2004Siemens Austria wins Germany’s PR Prize 2004 for its “Academy of Life” event series2005Siemens merges with the Austrian company VA Technologie AG (VA Tech) and consolidates its leading position in the world markets of metallurgy, power transmission and -distribution2006The e-card system developed by Siemens creates a country-wide network for Austria’s healthcare system2006Siemens is technology partner for Austria’s EU Council Presidency 2006

HISTORY OF IRAQ

Iraqi fans stock up on petrol and ammunition

Iraqi fans have been stocking up on petrol and ammunition in preparation for their national soccer team's Asian Cup semi-final against South Korea on Wednesday.
Ibrahim al-Musawi said he had already brought 20 litres of petrol to make sure he could fuel his small generator to watch the whole match as Iraq's national power grid provides electricity for only a few hours a day

He shoots he scores: Iraqis will be gunning for their national side
"This is one of the strongest Iraqi sides ever and they fill us with pride," Musawi said.
"We are tired of the sadness that always surrounds us. I sometimes wish we are always playing in international tournaments so we can remain happy."
A convincing 3-1 victory over pre-tournament favourites Australia helped Iraq top Group A before a 2-0 victory knocked out Vietnam, one of the four co-hosts, in the quarter-finals.
Each time Iraq have played the streets back home have almost emptied with a scattering of pedestrians left outside standing to watch at the nearest shop displaying the game on small televisions. Each time the final whistle has triggered euphoric, ear-shattering celebrations.
Youths drape themselves and their cars in large Iraqi flags and parade around the streets to loud music and dancing.Others prefer the tribal tradition of firing their weapons into the air in deafening, often deadly barrages.
Three people died and about 50 were wounded when bullets fired in celebration of Iraq's victory over Vietnam on Saturday came back down at lethal speed.
The enthusiasm and optimism back home will increase the pressure on the Iraq team ahead of the showdown with twice Asian champions South Korea, with the players hoping to bring some much-needed relief to their chaotic homeland.
Goalkeeper Noor Sabri Abbas said the players were aware of the football fever gripping their country after contacting friends and relatives.
"We really want to do well for the people of Iraq," he said.
"We have a really good chance to make history for Iraqi football and the whole country is behind us."

History of Paris Stock Exchange

The Paris Stock Exchange is now known as the NYSE Euronext (NYX) with the merger of equals between the leading U.S. and pan-European securities trading exchanges the holding company of the New York Stock Exchange and Euronext N.V., the Paris-based first European integrated stock exchange that was formed in September 2000 by the merger of the Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam exchanges.
This merger came through only after Euronext N.V., the reformed Paris Stock Exchange , which is the largest exchange in Europe following the London Stock Exchange, rejected a proposal by German rival Deutsche Börse for a cash-and-stock merger with an offer of more than €8.5bn ($11bn).
With the total market capitalization of companies listed on the Paris Stock Exchange as well as the Stock Exchanges of New York, Amsterdam and Brussels taken together, that is, NYSE Euronext (NYX) amounting to much more than €21 ($28) trillion and an average daily trading value in the range of €92 ($123) billion as reported in the first quarter of 2007, NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the best quality and integrity available in the market in addition to advanced products and services to investors, issuers, and all those who make use of its markets.
The Paris Stock Exchange controls the MATIF futures exchange and MONEP besides equities, index futures and options. The NSC system is employed in the electronic trading of products. LCH.Clearnet is used to close all dealings.
The CAC 40 is the stock market index of the Paris Stock Exchange . The CAC 40 is composed of French companies however shares in the vicinity of 50 percent, that is almost half, of these companies is owned by foreign investors.
The equities market of the Paris Stock Exchange is divided into the following sections:
The Premier Marché, previously known as the Official List - large French and foreign companies, and most Bond issues are included.
The Second Marché - medium-sized companies are enlisted.
Nouveau or New Marché - companies that are new on the block and require capital to support rapid expansion, get enlisted on this market which is associated with the European equity growth market, Euro.nm.
Marché Libre is an additional market that is controlled by Euronext Paris for transactions in securities not listed on the other three markets. This market is however not regulated.

World Economy - Global Economic Profile

The world economy grew 5.2% in 2007 powered by growth in China (11%), India (9%) and Russia (8%). The global economy faces a real risk of 1970s style stagflation however, with resource constraints tighter than ever before. Things could scarcely have looked rosier for the world economy at the start of 2007. The Emerging Markets, led by the giants of China, India, Russia and Brazil (the BRIC countries) had been posting 7%-10% grow rates for years. Property and stock market booms had brought consistent growth in North America and Europe. Investment was bringing economic development to much of the Middle East and Africa, and even Japan was recovering from its deflationary 'Lost Years'.Economic conditions within these countries play a major role in setting the economic atmosphere of less well-to-do nations and their economies. In many aspects, developing and less developed economies depend on the developed countries for their economic wellbeing. Theories were even circulating that thanks to the growth of the developing world, we might enjoy years of unfettered growth, as new markets would go through successive growth spurts and counter the effects of slowing growth elsewhere. It was suggested that Asia was 'decoupling' from the US and able to grow under its own steam thanks to its two 'Awakening Giants'.

Histor of Singapore Stock Exchange

About the Singapore Exchange :With Singapore now a leading financial center in the Asia-Pacific, the Singapore Exchange has become one of the premier exchanges in its region. The SGX has approximately 659 companies listed on its exchange, and has a market capitalization of $398.4 billion. It is a highly international exchange, with 40 percent of its market capitalization coming from foreign companies.
The SGX divides its company listings into the SGX Mainboard and the SGX SESDAQ. The Mainboard lists companies that meet certain requirements including market capitalization, pre-tax profits, and operating track record. The SESDAQ, on the other hand, is for newer companies and there are no quantitative requirements for listing. Companies listed on the SESDAQ may apply to be moved to the Mainboard if they have been listed for at least two years and meet the minimum quantitative requirements.
The Singapore Exchange is a fully electronic exchange, using the Central Limit Order Book (CLOB). Brokers place orders online and when a buy and sell order match, the system automatically executes the order and notifies the brokers. Trades that are not executed by the end of the day are terminated. Shares are typically traded in lots of 1000.
The Singapore Exchange is also well known for its trading in a variety of derivative securities via SGX-DT. It was the first exchange in Asia to offer equity index futures, and now offers the world's widest range of Asian index futures.

The Singapore Exchange was created in 1999, when the Stock Exchange of Singapore (SES) and the Singapore International Monetary Exchange (SIMEX) merged into one. The SIMEX had been a futures exchange, started in 1984, while the SES had traded in stocks. At the end of 1998, the SES listed 307 companies and had a total market capitalization of S$263 billion. Before the merger, both companies were privately owned by the member firms of the exchanges.
In 2000, the Singapore Exchange became the first publicly held stock exchange in the Asia-Pacific, and listed its shares on its own exchange

Top 100 companies on the Singapore Exchange :
C31
Capitaland


D05
Dbs


Z74
Singtel


F34
Wilmar


U11
Uob


N03
Nol


O39
Ocbc Bk


C09
Citydev


C6L
S I A


F83
Coscocorp


BN4
Kep Corp


G13
Gen Int


K17
Kepland


S68
Sgx


AJ1
Straitsasia


S51
Sembmar


BS6
Yangzijiang


O32
Olam


N21
Noble Grp


C38U
Capitamall


579
TR Networks,Listed on Sesdaq


5DN
Ezra


H23
Globalvoice,Listed on Sesdaq


U96
Semb Corp


H78
Hkland US$


J10
Jaya Hldg


Z25
Yanlord


5JS
Indoagri


CC3
Starhub


T39
Sph


AK3
Swiber


578
KS Energy


530
Jade,Listed on Sesdaq


5FH
Advsct


5EN
Midas


S63
ST Engg


J36
Jmh 400US$


I98
IS Msci India 100US$


5GJ
Ausgroup


A16
Allgreen


C52
Comfortdelgro


A17U
Ascendasreit


S99
Spc


532
Equation,Listed on Sesdaq


F99
F & N


S53
Smrt


BR9
China Hongx


5FA
Alantac,Listed on Sesdaq


C07
Jardine C&C


AM3
Gems Tv


T35
Sunning Tech


J85
Cdl Htrust


P27
Parkway


S08
Singpost


E13
Ellipsiz


B22
Bio-Treat


Y02
Yongnam


576
Magnus,Listed on Sesdaq


B20
Biosensors


V03
Venture


E15
Engwah


H13
HO Bee


P11
Pac Andes


A50
Rowsley


U14
Uol


S59
Sia Engg


Z75
Synear


J37
Jsh 500US$


5EK
Armarda,Listed on Sesdaq


A10
Aem


5BM
Mfs Tech


P30
Unifiber


A33
Adroit


H24
Abterra


C56
Celestial


M22
Lottvis


5AJ
Ei-Nets,Listed on Sesdaq


S58
Satsvcs


A0G
Chinaenergy


5BH
Lantrovis,Listed on Sesdaq


600
Hyflux


G05
Goodpack


F20
Federal


H17
Hi-P


C8R
Jiutian Chemical Grp. Limited


M09
Mediaring


U16
Ultro


E90
China Sky


C14
Cwt


M41
Macqintinfra


K50
Kim Eng


U06
Uic


R01
Rafflesmg


T03
Tat Hong


DC9
Fuxing China Grp. Limited


A78
Asiatiger


A48U
Allcoreit


589
Sapphire,Listed on Sesdaq


M35
Wheelock


R07
Rotary


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MONEY & MARKETS JAPAN

IBM moves

in General
IBM announced that it is going to lay off 5,000 U.S. workers and shift many of those jobs to India.
Did you know that 71% of IBM’s 400,000 employees work outside of North America? That ups from 65% in 2007.
Getting computer nerd training was a sure-fire way to a successful technology career a few years ago. Today’s nerds are competing against similarly trained, English-speaking nerds in India.
Very few jobs in America are immune from cheap foreign competition. The next time you read any Reuters or Associated Press stories, check the byline and you will find that many of the personal finance and business stories you read were written by people across the ocean.
And it is why you should keep an eye on Indian technology outsource companies like Infosys (INFY: 35.28 0.00 0.00%).

Business crashes at Taiwan chip testing company
by Tony Sagami on March 26, 2009
in Asian Market
Taiwan-based ChipMOS, a company I visited it during my last trip to Taiwan, is a chip testing company. The last thing you want your new computer to do is not work when you take it out of the box. ChipMOS (IMOS: 0.69 0.00 0.00%) makes sure that doesn’t happen.
Business stinks though. Q4 sales dropped by 50% to $93 million from the same period in 2007 and a fell by 30% from the previous quarter.
ChipMOS reported a loss of $178.2 million compared to a loss of $26.7 million the previous quarter.
One of ChipMOS’s largest customers is Intel. Connect the dots folks.

China: Architecture in Recession
by Tony Sagami on March 26, 2009
in General, Investing in Gold Stock
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, one of the world’s largest architectural firrm and a big beneficiary of the China building boom, is laying off people because of the lack of work in China. “Six months ago we were turning down work,” says Silas Chiow, SOM’s China director, and “the next six months are going to be very, very uncomfortable.”
If SOM is right, you should connect the dots to China Architechtural Engineering (CAEI: 1.70 0.00 0.00%), the largest Chinese architectual firm.
Japan exports drop by 50% in February
by Tony Sagami on March 25, 2009
in General
Japan just won the World Baseball Classic yesterday but its exporting companies are conquering anything.
The Japanese Finance Ministry reported that exports shrunk by 49.4% in in February from the previous year. That is, by the way, the biggest drop in two decades.
That puts Japan on course for its worst depression since WWII.
By the way, the biggest drop in exports was to the U.S. and that should tell you something about the U.S. economy.

MOBILE STOCK EXCHANGE

Stock Exchange by Unicom CDMA mobile phone

Look for market situation at any time, which does not delay work and financing!

With the sharp rising of key looks, do you feel anxious when there is no convenient device? If you have CDMA mobile phone, you can transact stocking by mobile phone! Without computer and net twine, you needn’t run for transaction hall and you can exchange stock by CDMA mobile phone. You can use CDMA mobile phone to investigate stock situation and understand the latest information, purchase and sell shares timely, without being restricted by time and place, which does not delay work and financing!

Service advantages: ·Fast speed: speed of CDMA mobile phone accessing to internet is fast. Real-time transaction can be completed instantly.
· Professional information: various hour tendencies, K line chart and cycle indicators are obvious.
· High safety: it adopts encryption technology to directly connect transaction network. Its safety exceeds stocking in internet.
· Low expenses: it can help you to make transaction and look for market situation. The information charge is only 30 Yuan per month and you can also choose flow package.
· Wide cooperation: CDMS Mobile Stock Exchange service supports most securities.

Open method of CDMA Mobile Stock Exchange

Step 1: purchase the CDMA mobile phone and CDMA number card (prepayment or post-payment) which support Mobile Stock Exchange function
Step 2: press CDMA mobile phone Xuan key and enter “U-Magic” to download “Mobile Stock Exchange Diamond Edition”
Step 3: Enter “Mobile Stock Exchange Diamond Edition” and input security account number and password, and you can start Mobile Stock Exchange

Charge standard:
Information fee of Mobile Stock Exchange diamond edition is 30 Yuan /month (communication fee is executed based on the current charge standard of Beijing Unicom)
Note: if there is any change to information fee of Mobile Stock Exchange, the charge indicated by the supplier shall be executed.

Security companies which support Mobile Stock Exchange, 38 companies in total

Ever Bright Securities, Donghai Securities, Qilu Securities, Merchants Securities, Guoxin Securities, Haitong Securities, Guotai Junan, Han-Tang Securities, Galaxy Securities, Xiangcai Securities, Caida Securities, Industrial Securities, Changjiang Securities, Chase Securities, Guoyuan Securities, Huatai Securities, Orient Securities, China Securities, United Securities, China Construction, Dongguan Securities, Hengtai Securities, Essence Securities, Founder Securities, Fortune Securities, Western Securities, Huaan Securities, China Bank International Securities, Shanxi Securities, Taiyang Securities, Great Wall Securities, Citic Wantong Securities, Huachuang Securities, Liaoning Securities, Jianghai Securities, Northeast Securities, Datong Securities

Magic stock (market situation available by mobile phone), Mobile HK stock (market situation available by mobile phone)
Mobile option (market situation available by mobile phone), Security Company Named Version (support transaction by mobile phone)

Attachment 1: Performance Parameter Schedule of Mobile Phones on Sales which can Support Mobile Stock Exchange Service
Attachment 2: All Mobile phones which can support Mobile Stock Exchange
Attachment 3: Contact Telephone for “Mobile Stock Exchange” of Beijing Unicom’s Various Business Halls
China Unicom Beijing Branch