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Date 14/09/2005

RTS Stock Exchange Launches An Option On RTS Index

On September 15th, 2005, FORTS, the RTS Stock Exchange derivatives market, will start trading an option contract on futures on the RTS Index. Options will be exercised in December 2005 and March 2006, the contract size is 1 futures contract on the RTS Index.
Date 14/09/2005

Quarterly Rebalancing Of The S&P/CITIC China 30 Index

Standard & Poor’s and CITIC Securities will make the following changes to the S&P/CITIC China 30 Index as a part of the September quarterly rebalancing of index constituent free float shares and IWF’s. The new index shares and IWF’s listed below will become effective after the close of trading Friday, September 16, 2005:
Date 14/09/2005

Quarterly Rebalancing And Annual IWF Review For S&P Global 100, S&P Europe 350, S&P Asia 50, S&P Latin America 40, And S&P/ASX 50 Indices

Standard & Poor's, as part of the quarterly rebalancing, will update the shares outstanding for several constituents of the S&P Global 100, S&P Europe 350, S&P Asia 50, S&P ASX/50, and the S&P Latin America 40 Indices. In addition as part of their annual review, Investible Weight Factors for S&P Global 100, S&P Europe 350, and S&P Asia 50 will become effective after the close of business Friday, September 16, 2005.
Date 14/09/2005

NZX Index Changes

New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) has announced changes to its Equity Indices, as a result of the September Quarterly Index Review.
Date 14/09/2005

NYSE President And Co-COO Robert G. Britz To Retire At Year End - Over 33 Years, Helped Lead Listings And Trading-Floor Units During Record Growth

New York Stock Exchange CEO John A. Thain announced that President and Co-COO Robert G. Britz will retire at year end after more than 33 years of distinguished service to the Exchange.

Date 14/09/2005

No Changes To FTSE Country Classification In 2006

FTSE Group (FTSE) announced today that no changes will be made to the current country classification in 2006 (i.e. whether stock markets are classified as either Developed or Emerging markets within the FTSE Global Equity Series). This decision has been taken at the FTSE Equity Committee meeting in September 2005. The Committee based its decision on the results of an ongoing engagement programme between FTSE Group and stock exchanges around the world, including a close examination of market stru
Date 14/09/2005

NASDAQ's BLDRS Index Funds Trust To Declare Distributions

NASDAQ Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that a distribution will be made to the holders of record of each of the four funds in The Basket of Listed Depositary Receipts (BLDRS(SM)) Index Funds Trust as of September 20, 2005. The amount of the distribution will be determined after the close of business on September 15, 2005, and payment will be made on October 31, 2005.
Date 14/09/2005

NASDAQ 100 Index Tracking Stock Will Not Distribute Third Quarter Dividends

Nasdaq Global Funds, Inc. (NGF) today announced that there will be no quarterly dividend distribution in September for the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock(R) (Nasdaq: QQQQ).
Date 14/09/2005

NASD DR Reduces Mediation Prices In October During 'Settlement Month' As NASD's Mediation Program Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

NASD announced that its annual Mediation Settlement Month event will take place this October, offering incentives and special programs designed to promote mediation and to educate potential parties about the benefits of the program. During Settlement Month, parties that mediate cases in any of NASD's hearing locations will be able to do so at significantly reduced rates. This year's Settlement Month marks NASD's seventh annual settlement event, and the 10th anniversary of NASD's m
Date 14/09/2005

Macquarie Goodman, Macquarie Airports And Aristocrat Leisure To Replace News Corporation And CSR Ltd In The S&P/ASX 50 Index

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/ASX 50 Index effective after the close of trading Friday September 16th 2005: