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Securities and Exchange Commission: Actions By FASB, IASB Praised

Date 29/10/2002

The Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission today applauded the decisions by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the International Accounting Standards Board to work together toward greater convergence between U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and international accounting standards.
PubliGroupe SA Reprimanded By SWX Swiss Exchange

Date 29/10/2002

The SWX Swiss Exchange has imposed on PubliGroupe SA, Lausanne, a reprimand with related publication for having negligently violated the regulations governing ad hoc publicity set forth in the SWX Listing Rules. The company notified the public of a massive drop in its first-half 2001 earnings only on 4 September 2001, the date originally set for the release of its semi-annual financial figures in spite of the fact that corporate officers disposed of the preliminary numbers and revised earning fo
Nymex To Extend Exchange Of Options For Options Transactions In Energy Markets

Date 29/10/2002

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., announced today that it will extend its exchange of options for options (EOO) program in its energy markets for the third time.
Nymex Sets Annual Trading Record

Date 29/10/2002

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., today announced that trading volume through October 25 set an annual volume record of 110,010,434 futures and options contracts, exceeding the previous record of 109,538,831 contracts set in 1999.
Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange: Effective Enforcement Key To Sustainable Capital Generation And Investor Confidence

Date 29/10/2002

The support and commitment of industry participants are vital to ensure full and proper enforcement of regulations and requirements.

Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Sector Update

Date 29/10/2002

The Index Sub-Committee of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) has decided to update the classification of sector for Ranhill Berhad (RANHILL) to come into effect on 31 October 2002.
ISE Sets New Trading Volume Milestone - Trades 200 Million Contracts

Date 29/10/2002

ISE has set a new trading volume milestone. ISE traded its 200 millionth options contract today, continuing a strong record of momentum that has characterized the exchange since it traded its first options contract.
ISE Appoints Director Of Corporate Communications

Date 29/10/2002

ISE said today that Steven M. Sears has been appointed Director of Corporate Communications, effective immediately. Mr. Sears will continue to serve as ISE's Director of Special Projects, managing the Exchange's strategic and comparative analysis operations. He also shares responsibility for ISE's Washington lobbying efforts.
GL TRADE Turnover Hits €93.7m For The First Three Quarters - Up 31.2% On 2001 - 25% Full-Year Growth Target Confirmed - New Growth Opportunities In View-Only Screens And STP Solutions

Date 29/10/2002

GL TRADE turnover continues to grow despite the current uncertainty in the world's financial markets. Q3 turnover was €32.6m - 28% up on 2001, despite losing 2% to adverse foreign exchange movements.
Clearstream And Bundesbank Unveil Improvements In Settlement Process For The German Market

Date 29/10/2002

On Tuesday, Clearstream Banking AG and the Deutsche Bundesbank presented details of the new German Settlement Model developed together with the banking industry. The Deutsche Bundesbank supports Clearstream Banking AG in its sustained efforts to improve the efficiency and security of German securities settlement. The new process will replace the current cash clearing, which is based upon post-batch cash debits. Thereby Clearstream will fulfil in future the requirements of the central banks with