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TSE Index Notice

Date 18/01/2000

The Toronto Stock Exchange today announced that its Board of Governors has approved amendments to the Maintenance and Inclusion Rules for the Toronto 35 Index, TSE 100 Index and TSE 300 Composite Index.
Trading Report Securities Exchange Of Barbados

Date 18/01/2000

An aggregate volume of 152,314shares crossed the floor today when five securities traded. CIBC WI Holdings emerged as the volume leader with 125,225 shares, followed by Barbados Shipping & Trading with 21,489 shares. One security advanced, three traded firm and one declined. In the Junior Market 28,904 shares traded. While in the Bond Market 100,000 shares traded.
The Oslo Stock Exchange Board Has Resolved To Impose A Violation Charge On Alcatel STK.

Date 18/01/2000

The Stock Exchange Board has resolved to impose a violation charge on Alcatel STK of three times the annual listing fee for a breach by the company of § 5-2 (first paragraph) of the Stock Exchange Regulations. News that the company had received a "Letter of Acceptance" in respect of a large underwater cable contract was published in the company's internal newsletter on 1 October 1999. This information was not distributed through the Stock Exchange information system until 26 October 1999. The
NYMEX Division Seat Sale Hits A Record High

Date 18/01/2000

A NYMEX Division seat sold for a record $725,000 Wednesday, making it the most valuable seat at present on any futures exchange in the United States.
LIFFE Appoints New Managing Director Of Marketing And Development

Date 18/01/2000

The London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE) is pleased to announce that Mr. Dan Casey has been appointed as the Exchange's Managing Director of Marketing and Development.
Curt Denisuik Of The Canadian Wheat Board Elected To Minneapolis Grain Exchange Board Of Governors

Date 18/01/2000

The Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGE) Board of Directors voted unanimously January 3, 2000, to elect Curt Denisuik, C.A., of Winnipeg, Manitoba, as a non-member director.
CME Names McNulty New President & CEO

Date 18/01/2000

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has named James J. McNulty President and Chief Executive Officer, Chairman Scott Gordon announced today. The appointment is effective February 7.
Central Bank Of Iceland Weekly Repo Auction 18. Jan

Date 18/01/2000

The Central Bank of Iceland held a weekly auction for repurchase agreements on January 18th of the standard maturity of 14 days. The auction was a fixed rate auction at 9.8% p.a. Offers were made for a total amount of ISK 17.6 billion resulting in repurchase contracts for that amount.
Amsterdam Exchanges Suspends Trading In DNC Until Monday Morning

Date 18/01/2000

Amsterdam Exchanges’ director of trading has decided to suspend trading in De Nederlanden Compagnie until 9.00 a.m. on Monday to give investors sufficient time to read the press releases published by the company.
Admission To Listing On Oslo Stock Exchange

Date 18/01/2000

The Primary Capital Certificates of Helgeland Sparebank may be admitted to listing on the Oslo Stock Exchange. This decision is conditional on the production of a satisfactory listing prospectus. The first day for listing is to be determined by the President of the Oslo Stock Exchange, but with the proviso that this must be no later than 14 February 2000.