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Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange: Innovative Products Enhance Efficiency Of Delivery Systems

Date 22/09/2003

Industry participants and service providers play a vital role in spearheading innovation in the marketplace. In the wake of globalisation and increased shareholder sophistication, there is a need to further improve the delivery systems in the securities market, to make the marketplace more secure, efficient and cost effective.
HKATS Upgrade To OMex 17.1

Date 22/09/2003

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) will upgrade the software used for its derivatives trading system, the Hong Kong Futures Automated Trading System (HKATS), from OMex 15.2 to OMex 17.1 on Monday, 6 October 2003 as part of its continuing efforts to further strengthen its market infrastructure.
Futures & Options RTS Stock Exchange: The Two-Year Anniversary

Date 22/09/2003

On September 19th, 2002, FORTS (Futures & Options RTS), the derivatives segment of the RTS Stock Exchange, celebrates its second anniversary.
Futures & Options On The RTS Stock Exchange: Weekly Market Data

Date 22/09/2003

For the week of September 15th-September 19th, 2003, total trading volume on FORTS (Futures & Options on the RTS) reached 594 thousand contracts and 5 159 million rubles, compared with 580 thousand contracts and 4 973 million rubles. Total open interest as of September 19th, 2003, equaled 2 698 million rubles and 428 thousand contracts (as of September 12th, 2003, the numbers were 3 830 million rubles and 514 thousand contracts).
FTSE Global Equity Index Series Launched

Date 22/09/2003

FTSE Group today unveils the FTSE Global Equity Index Series, an enhanced family of global benchmarks. The new benchmarks offer index users unparalleled market coverage and flexibility, and marks a key milestone in FTSE's ongoing strategy to become the number one index provider worldwide. Covering 98% of the world's market capitalisation, and offering total flexibility for any investment mandate, the FTSE Global Equity Index Series is the most comprehensive and advanced benchmark available to in

First UNEDIC Issue Listed On MTS France & BondVision

Date 22/09/2003

MTS France is pleased to announce that for the first time, UNEDIC (Union Nationale pour l'Emploi Dans l'Industrie et le Commerce) the French state-guaranteed issuer was listed today on the French electronic market alongside French Government securities, and CADES, ERAP and CRH issues. The €4 billion 3.50% per cent 18 September 2008 bond met the listing criteria of MTS France whereby eligible non-government debt issuers commit to a public issue of at least €3 billion within the first year of adm
Statement From SEC Chairman William H. Donaldson On The Appointment Of The NYSE Interim Chair

Date 21/09/2003

In response to the New York Stock Exchange Board's decision to name John Reed as interim Chairman, SEC Chairman William H. Donaldson said, "I have known John Reed for many years and am pleased that the New York Stock Exchange Board has taken prompt action in reaching out to him. I am gratified that he is willing to take on this critical post. He is independent, experienced and has impeccable credentials all of which will be crucial as he works with the NYSE Board to ensure the highest standards
New York Stock Exchange Names John S. Reed Interim Chairman And Chief Executive Officer

Date 21/09/2003

The New York Stock Exchange Board of Directors today named John S. Reed interim chairman and chief executive officer. Mr. Reed, the former chairman and co-chief executive officer of Citigroup, will join the Exchange on Sept. 30th.
Kuwait Stock Exchange Trading Report For August 2003

Date 21/09/2003

The index of the Kuwait Stock Exchange reached 3,942.9 points at the end of August 2003, an increase of 240.5 points from the closing value at the end of July. The weighted index reached 249.59 points at the end of August, an increase of 10.52 points from the closing value at the end of July.
Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 21/09/2003

Market Commentary: The market picked up 0.7% during the week with better volumes traded. Friday's trading sessions were conducted in situ at the Financial Trade Fair and the audience were treated to larger volumes than have traded in recent days.