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

Date 04/08/2004

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Wednesday, August 4, 2004: Argo Energy Ltd. (TSXVN:AAE) will be removed from the index. The company will graduate to trade on the TSX under the ticker symbol “AAE” at the open on Thursday, August 5, 2004.
Securities Industry Association: Tax Law Changes Have Spurred Dividend Growth

Date 04/08/2004

Securities Industry Association: Tax Law Changes Have Spurred Dividend Growth
Securities Industry Association Survey: Reflecting Market Gains, Registered Reps’ Commissions, Fees, Earnings Increased In 2003 - Fee-Based Services Rise In Importance, As Reps Build Long-Term Relationships And Investor Choices Increase

Date 04/08/2004

As the financial markets posted solid gains in 2003 after three years of decline, registered representatives have generated modest increases in gross commissions and fees and in their own earnings. Although commissions, fees, and earnings posted gains in 2003, the figures are still well below the highs in 2000, according to the Securities Industry Association's 2003 Report on Production and Earnings of Registered Representatives.
SEC: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Agrees To Pay $150 Million To Settle Fraud Charges

Date 04/08/2004

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it filed an enforcement action against Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, a New York-based company whose largest division, the U.S. Medicines Group, is based in New Jersey. The Commission's complaint, filed today in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges that Bristol-Myers perpetrated a fraudulent earnings management scheme by, among other things, selling excessive amounts of pharmaceutical products to its w
Satrix Becomes First Collective Investment Scheme To List On JSE Securities Exchange South Africa

Date 04/08/2004

From 1st August 2004, the three Satrix Exchange Traded Funds – Satrix 40, Satrix Fini and Satrix Indi – will be registered as Collective Investment Schemes in terms of the CIS Control Act 2002. Satrix will become the first Collective Investment Scheme to be listed on the JSE Securities Exchange SA, paving the way for further JSE listings of CIS products.

Provision Of FTSE Data Via Barra

Date 04/08/2004

FTSE Group is surprised to learn of the decision by Barra to inform clients of the possible termination of the supply of FTSE data via Barra services, as detailed discussions have yet to commence between the two companies.
NZX Operating Metrics – July 2004

Date 04/08/2004

NZX has published its July operating metrics.
NZX Launches Direct Market Access Today

Date 04/08/2004

New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) is pleased to announce that Direct Market Access (DMA) is now successfully operating in the New Zealand securities markets. DMA allows accredited DMA NZX Firms to be able to trade directly into the New Zealand market and to tailor access requirements for their clients anywhere in the world.
NYSE Seat Sales

Date 04/08/2004

Three regular seats sold on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004 for $1,350,000, $1,300,000 and $1,250,000, respectively. The previous regular seat sale was on July 8, 2004 for $1,400,000.
NASDAQ And Corporate Board Member Magazine Deliver Educational Board Governance Webcasts

Date 04/08/2004

The NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®) and Corporate Board Member magazine today introduced six new webcasts as part of their joint Internet-based Board of Directors Education Program, the "Board Governance Series." The new webcasts feature recognized governance experts and board advisory firms offering advice for directors of publicly traded companies. Board Governance S