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Banco Popular Espanol Share Increase In The S&P European Indices

Date 23/03/2005

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P Europe 350, S&P Euro Plus and S&P Euro indices effective after the close of trading Tuesday, March 29, 2005:
American Stock Exchange To Trade Options On The iShares S&P Latin America 40 Index Fund

Date 23/03/2005

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) announced today that it will launch trading in options on Thursday, March 24, 2005 on the underlying shares of the iShares S&P Latin American 40 Index Fund (ILF).
UK's Financial Services Authority Publishes Rules Implementing Market Abuse Directive

Date 22/03/2005

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today published the final rules and guidance for implementing the Market Abuse Directive (MAD). The Directive, a key element of the EU Financial Services Action Plan, introduces a common EU approach for preventing and detecting market abuse and ensuring a proper flow of information to the market.
TSX Group: Good Friday Holiday Closures

Date 22/03/2005

Both Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange will be closed on Friday, March 25 for the Good Friday holiday. Both Exchanges will re-open for business on Monday, March 28.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Monthly Short Selling Value

Date 22/03/2005

Click here to download the Tokyo Stock Exchange monthly short selling report for February 2005.

Thailand Futures Exchange To Commence Trading By November 2005 - Ready To Accept 15 Pioneer Brokers As Members

Date 22/03/2005

Thailand Futures Exchange Pcl. (TFEX) and Thailand Clearing House Co., Ltd. (TCH) held a showcase elaborating their requirements for membership. The first 15 members will be accepted to join in the development of Thailand’s futures market, and TFEX is confident that trading can be commenced by November 2005.
Share Changes For Telecom Corporation In The S&P/ASX 50 Index

Date 22/03/2005

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/ASX 50 Index effective after the close of trading Tuesday March 29th 2005:
Securities Industry News Interview With National Stock Exchange CEO David Colker

Date 22/03/2005

Click here to view the Securities Industry News interview with the National Stock Exchange CEO David Colker.
Quarterly Review Euronext 100 Index & Next 150 index

Date 22/03/2005

As a result of the quarterly review of 28 February 2005 the following changes for the Euronext 100 index (N100) and Next 150 index (N150) will be effective as of Friday 1 April 2005.
OMX Exchanges: Share Quantities In BALTIX For Q2 2005

Date 22/03/2005

According to BALTIX index calculation methodology the indexed share quantities are determined on a quarterly basis on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 and applied respectively on April 1, July 1, October 1, and January 1 each year.