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SEC: New Rules Require Shareholder Approval Of Equity Compensation

Date 30/06/2003

The Securities and Exchange Commission today approved new rules proposed and adopted by the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market requiring shareholder approval of equity compensation plans, including stock option plans. The new rules will also require approval for repricings and material plan changes.
Review Of The Number Of Foreign Shares In The KAX, Sector And Industry Indices Of The Copenhagen Stock Exchange

Date 30/06/2003

As of 1 July 2003 foreign companies included in the Copenhagen Stock Exchange's all-share and sector and industry indices will receive new weighting.
Options Industry Council Adds "Taxes And Investing" Addendum To Reflect Impact Of Tax Legislation On Options

Date 30/06/2003

The Options Industry Council (OIC) announced today that an addendum to its Taxes and Investing brochure is now available on the OIC Web site at http://www.888options.com/store/taxguide_new.pdf. The new addendum, written by Richard J. Shapiro, Tax Partner, Ernst & Young LLP, explains the impact of the Jobs Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (JAGTRRA) of 2003 on options.
OneChicago Week In Review

Date 30/06/2003

DIAMONDS® Spreads Futures on the DIAMONDS (DIA1C) bid/ask spread performance last week: 7¢ spread on average* OneChicago DIAMONDS spreads were equal to or tighter than the DIA Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on AMEX 70% of the time* OneChicago DIAMONDS spreads were equal to or tighter than the DIA ETF on Nasdaq 16% of the time*
OM Streamlines And Focuses On Financial Markets

Date 30/06/2003

OM is implementing a cost reduction program which is estimated to lower the company's costs by SEK 578 m and result in lower revenues of SEK 105 m on a yearly basis. These measures aim to achieve sound profitability and create a stronger company in preparation for the merger with HEX. OM's markets remain weak and no turnaround is expected in the short term. As a result, OM has decided to streamline and focus its business on the financial markets. Effective July 1, 2003, OM will be orga

NYSE Announces Third-Quarter 2003 Circuit-Breaker And Trading-Collar Levels

Date 30/06/2003

The New York Stock Exchange will implement new circuit-breaker and trading-collar trigger levels for third-quarter 2003, effective Tuesday, July 1.
Mexican Derivatives Exchange Explosive Growth In June - 29,932,353 Contracts Traded

Date 30/06/2003

The volatility in the financial markets in June, caused an intense operative activity in MexDer with the accumulation of 29,932,353 operated contracts which signifies to exceed in 72.48% the monthly record, registrated last May.
KCBT Announces Change To Trading Schedule For July 3

Date 30/06/2003

In coordination with U.S. Stock Exchanges, the Kansas City Board of Trade's Value Line‚ trading will close at 12:15 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, July 3, 2003.
Iceland Stock Exchange - Changes In Market Reports

Date 30/06/2003

Iceland Stock Exchange (ICEX) has according to the introduction of Act No. 30/2003, on Units for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) and Investment Funds decided to change the representation of listed companies on its market reports. Equity funds will no longer be categorised apart from other listed companies since this separation no longer applies under the new law. According to the new law, the term ?equity fund? is used for an investment fund that issues shares and operat
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 30/06/2003

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Wednesday, 2 July 2003, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining methodology.