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Agreement Signed Regarding The Combination Of Copenhagen Stock Exchange And OMX

Date 01/12/2004

OMX AB (publ) (“OMX”) and Copenhagen Stock Exchange A/S (“CSE”) have today signed a Combination Agreement regarding the combination of OMX and CSE, as agreed in the Letter of Intent that was signed and communicated in a press release dated November 15, 2004.

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Announces New Participants

Date 30/11/2004

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. (“WCE”) announced the approval of nine U.S. firms as Direct Access Participants on the Exchange to be effective at the beginning of electronic trading on December 20, 2004.

Wiener Börse Live: New Features On December 6, 2004

Date 30/11/2004

Wiener Börse AG will extend the real-time data service on December 6, 2004 with the following features:

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Announces Changes To The PHLX Semiconductor Sector<SMALL><SUP>SM</small></sup>Index (SOX<SMALL><SUP>SM</small></sup>) Starting December 3

Date 30/11/2004

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) announced today changes to the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index (SOX) effective before the open of business on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004. Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. (FSL), Infineon Technologies AG (IFX), and Marvel Technology Group (MRVL) will be added while Motorola, Inc. (MOT) and LSI Logic Corp. (LSI) will be deleted.

SEC: American International Group, Inc. Agrees To Pay $126 Million To Settle Fraud Charges Arising Out Of Its Offer And Sale Of An Earnings Management Product - Settlement Also Calls For The Appointment Of An Independent Consultant To Examine AIG Transact

Date 30/11/2004

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the filing and settlement of charges against American International Group, Inc. (AIG) arising out of AIG’s offer and sale of an earnings management product. In settling the Commission’s action and related, criminal charges by the Department of Justice, AIG has agreed to pay a total of $126 million, consisting of a penalty of $80 million, and disgorgement and prejudgment interest of $46 million.

SEC To Consider Publication Of Revisions To Proposed Regulation NMS

Date 30/11/2004

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today released the following statement by a SEC spokesperson:

SEC Postpones Filing Date For Internal Control Reports For Some Accelerated Filers

Date 30/11/2004

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today issued an exemptive order to grant certain accelerated filers up to an additional 45 days to include in their annual reports management’s report on internal control over financial reporting and the related auditor’s report on management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting. Both internal control reports are required under Commission rules implementing Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. All other information requir

SEC Issues Order Delaying Pilot Period For Suspension Of The Operation Of Short Sale Price Provisions Pursuant To Regulation SHO

Date 30/11/2004

The Commission today approved an order delaying the pilot period for suspension of the operation of short sale price provisions. The pilot, established by order of the Commission on July 28, 2004, and set to commence on Jan. 3, 2005, suspends the provisions of Rule 10a-1(a) under the Securities Exchange Act and any short sale price test of any exchange or national securities association for short sales of certain pilot securities. See Securities Exchange Act

Review Of The Number Of Foreign Shares In The KAX, Sektor And Industry Indices Of The Copenhagen Stock Exchange

Date 30/11/2004

As of 1 December 2004, foreign companies included in the Copenhagen Stock Exchange’s all-share, sector and industry indices will receive new weighting.

Presentation By Chicago Mercantile Exchange CEO Donohue To Investors To Be Webcast

Date 30/11/2004

A presentation by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CME) Chief Executive Officer Craig S. Donohue is scheduled to be webcast on Thursday, December 2.