Euronext
Euronext to launch volatility indexes
Euronext will launch its first three volatility indexes on September 3: the AEX Volatility Index, the BEL20 Volatility Index and the CAC40 Volatility Index.
Bclear tops 100 million contracts
Euronext.Liffe's Bclear wholesale equity derivatives clearing service registered its 100 millionth contract last week.
Two iTraxx ETFs licensed by IIC
Two exchange-traded funds are due to be launched referenced to the Frankfurt-based International Index Company’s (IIC’s) series of European credit default swap indexes.
Deutsche Börse looking to marry Eurex with ISE
Deutsche Börse is in advanced negotiations with the New York-based International Securities Exchange (ISE), which could lead to the Frankfurt exchange taking over ISE via its Eurex derivatives arm.
Eurex to launch UK equity futures
Frankfurt-based derivatives exchange Eurex plans to list 17 sterling-denominated single-stock futures in May.
NYSE-Euronext wins landslide shareholder approval
In a ballot held at a special meeting today, participating NYSE Group shareholders cast 99.7% of votes in favour of a merger with Euronext.
98% of Euronext shareholders approve NYSE deal
At an extraordinary general meeting in Amsterdam, participating Euronext shareholders cast 70.3 million votes - 98% of the total - in favour of the exchange's planned merger with NYSE Group.
Hefes nominated to equalise Euronext board
French financier Sylvain Hefes has been nominated by Euronext to the future board of NYSE Euronext, to equalise the number of American and European directors.
Deutsche Börse pulls out of Euronext bid
German stock exchange operator Deutsche Börse has abandoned its effort to acquire pan-European derivatives exchange Euronext, clearing the path for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Euronext backs European mega-bourse plan
Euronext, the Paris-based stock exchange on the brink of a merger with the New York Stock Exchange, could take over parts of the German and Italian exchanges as well.
UK consumer watchdog approves NYSE/Euronext tie-up
The UK’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has cleared the merger between the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the European exchange operator Euronext.
Euronext.liffe extends trading hours
Euronext.liffe will increase its trading hours for Euribor interest rate futures from the second quarter of 2007.
Atos Euronext Market Solutions names Asia head
Atos Euronext Market Solutions (AEMS), a London- and Paris-based supplier of exchange systems, has appointed Jessie Pak as head of Asia.
Deutsche B ö rse may bid for Italian exchange
Deutsche B ö rse may bid for Borsa Italiana, in an attempt to woo the Italian exchange away from its merger talks with Euronext.
Deutsche Borse renews bid for Euronext
Deutsche Borse has issued a revised offer for Euronext, allowing the European exchange more independence after a possible merger.
NYSE and Euronext agree merger terms
The New York Stock Exchange and the European exchange operator Euronext have agreed a $20 billion merger.
Atticus backs Euronext merger plans
Atticus Capital, a US hedge fund that holds 9% of the Euronext stock exchange, has encouraged Euronext to seek a merger with either Deutsche Borse or the New York Stock Exchange.
Euronext board favours NYSE offer at AGM
Euronext’s board looks set to use today’s annual general meeting in Amsterdam to build investor support for an €8 billion takeover bid from the owners of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). But shareholders still remain divided about the future of the…
Nasdaq buys into LSE
New York-based Nasdaq has taken a 14.99% stake in the London Stock Exchange, giving it a headstart over its rivals in the struggle for the London bourse.
Euronext to “carefully review all available options”
Euronext has increased speculation about future exchange consolidation in both the US and Europe, after it issued a statement insisting it was still open to all offers. The statement said the company would seek value for all its shareholders in any…
Deutsche Börse explores tie-up with Euronext
Deutsche Börse is preparing plans to merge with Euronext, which played down a potential takeover bid for the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Euronext plans €1 billion cash handout for shareholders
The multi-national European exchange Euronext will return €1 billion to its shareholders in payouts and a share buyback scheme, it announced today.
Macquarie threatens LSE pullout
Macquarie Bank has confirmed it will not increase its current offer of 580p for shares in the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and has threatened to pull out of the running once that bid expires at the end of the month, according to a company statement.
Euronext goes live on single feed
Pan-European exchange Euronext is shutting down LMF 2, its derivatives data feed for the Brussels, Lisbon, London and Paris markets, after completing the consolidation of all of its feeds onto one platform.