The China Financial Futures Exchange has approved 52 member companies, a major step toward launching the index futures.

The China Financial Futures Exchange announced the fourth group of members on Monday, bringing its member brokers to a total 52.

The China Financial Futures Exchange announced the second batch of its members, including nine clearing brokers and another three trading members.

Figures & Statistics

Records-breaking IPOs in Sept Forex reserves top US$1.33 trillion, up 41.6% 2006 GDP growth revised up to 11.1%, highest in 12 years Interest rate hike likely this month Trade surplus hits record

Major Markets

Name	Value	Change	Time
Shanghai	3,235.36	+1.25%	Tue
Shenzhen	13,677.72	+1.42%	Tue
HSI	21,821.50	+3.25%	Mon
Nikkei	9,572.20	+2.43%	Tue
Dow	10,344.84	+0.34%	Mon
Nasdaq	2,144.60	+0.29%	Mon