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Date 09/06/2004

The National Depositary Center Begins To Work With Russian Federation Eurobonds Through The Account Opened With Clearstream Banking For The MICEX Settlement House

On 7 June, 2004, the National Depositary Center began to implement the new scheme of the depositary service of the eurobonds of the Russian Federation. The core of the new scheme is the account opened with Clearsteram Banking in the name of the MICEX Settlement House for the purpose of keeping eurobonds to be traded on the MICEX for rubles.

Date 09/06/2004

The National Depositary Center Begins To Work With RF Eurobonds Through The Account Opened With Clearstream Banking For The MICEX Settlement House

On 7 June, 2004, the National Depositary Center began to implement the new scheme of the depositary service of the eurobonds of the Russian Federation. The core of the new scheme is the account opened with Clearsteram Banking in the name of the MICEX Settlement House for the purpose of keeping eurobonds to be traded on the MICEX for rubles.

Date 09/06/2004

Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 09/06/2004

Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes effective after the close of business on Thursday, June 10, 2004:

Date 09/06/2004

Securities Industry Association Backs SEC Reforms To Promote Transparency, Efficiency In SRO Rule-Making

The Securities Industry Association told the Securities and Exchange Commission that it supports reforms that make the rule-making process by the self-regulatory organizations more transparent and efficient. The SEC’s changes include mandating electronic filing by SROs to the commission, requiring Web site posting of all SRO proposals one business day after filing with the commission, and maintaining a current, complete version of an SRO’s rules on i

Date 09/06/2004

SEC And NASD Release Joint Staff Report On Broker-Dealer Sales Of Variable Insurance Products - Examinations Identify Sound And Weak Practices Regarding Suitability, Disclosure

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and NASD today released a joint staff report on the findings of their examinations of broker-dealer sales of variable annuities and variable life insurance. The report, Joint SEC/NASD Staff Report on Examination Findings Regarding Broker-Dealer Sales of Variable Insurance Products, at http://www.sec.gov/news/studies/secnasdvip.pdf and

Date 09/06/2004

S&P Emerging Markets Database Index Announcement:

Russia – Golden Telecom Share Increase and IWF Change (eff. 06/23/2004)

Date 09/06/2004

S&P Emerging Markets Database Index Announcement

Peru - Revision to the S&P/IFCG and S&P/IFCI Price and Total Return Indices

Date 09/06/2004

Reprimand Against Ascom Holding Ltd. By The SWX Swiss Exchange

The SWX Swiss Exchange has issued a reprimand with publication against Ascom Holding Ltd., Bern, for violation of the Listing Rules. The reprimand of the SWX refers to incorrect segment reporting in the consolidated financial statements for 2002.

Date 09/06/2004

NZX Welcomes Pumpkin Patch Limited To The NZSX Market

New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) is pleased to welcome Pumpkin Patch Limited to the NZSX Market today.