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CBOT To Continue Exchange-For-Risk (EFR) Program

Date 24/06/2003

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) approved the continuation of the Exchange for Risk (EFR) program on a permanent basis for all CBOT agricultural futures contracts, which includes Corn, Soybean, Soybean Meal, Soybean Oil, Wheat, Rice and Oats, beginning July 1, 2003.
CBOE Adds $1 Strike Prices On Selected Stock Options

Date 24/06/2003

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) today announced the start of a pilot program to list series on certain stock option classes at $1 strike price increments. CBOE initiated its program today by listing $1 increment strike prices on AMR Corporation (AMR) and Sun Microsystems Corp. (SUNW). CBOE plans to add Calpine Corp. (CPN), El Paso Corp. (EP), and EMC Corp. (EMC) on Wednesday, June 25, and plans to add Motorola, Inc. (MOT) options on Thursday, June 26.
Australian Stock Exchange: Corporate Governance Council Statement

Date 24/06/2003

The ASX Corporate Governance Council, chaired by ASX Executive General Manager, Issuers and Market Integrity, Karen Hamilton, met today for the first time since the release of its Principles of Good Corporate Governance and Best Practice Recommendations on 31 March 2003. Ms Hamilton acknowledged the commitment and significant efforts of all Council members in this achievement and reiterated the aim of the Council to produce such a collaborative, broadly endorsed tool to assist companies in
Additional Wheat Market Commentaries Now Available At KCBT.COM

Date 24/06/2003

The Kansas City Board of Trade is pleased to announce the addition of wheat market commentary from outside sources to its website. Commentary from Dr. William I. Tierney of Kansas State University and Dr. Kim Anderson of Oklahoma State University are available on the KCBT homepage at http://www.kcbt.com
UK's Financial Services Authority Will Work With Firms To Reduce Compliance Costs

Date 23/06/2003

The Financial Services Authority today publishes a report by independent consultancy Europe Economics which looks at costs for financial firms in complying with the FSA regulatory regime.

TSX Datalinx And Moneyline Telerate Extend Their Relationship To Include CanDeal Fixed Income Data

Date 23/06/2003

TSX Datalinx and Moneyline Telerate announced today that they have signed an agreement for the distribution of CanDeal fixed income data. Moneyline Telerate, a leading distributor of financial information and applications for the capital markets, has committed to offer CanDeal's real-time fixed income pricing for distribution to its global terminal population. This data will be distributed through TSX Datalinx's LinxPointOne, the platform that connects TSX Datalinx to the vendor community. CanD
The Tokyo International Financial Futures Exchange And Taiwan Futures Exchange Sign Memorandum Of Understanding

Date 23/06/2003

The Tokyo International Financial Futures Exchange (TIFFE) and Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) agreed to cooperate for the development and efficient operation of both markets, and signed MOU today.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Introduces Market Makers' Rules

Date 23/06/2003

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Board of Directors approved rules for market makers' integration into the TASE's order-driven trading system. The Board also decided to offer reduced commissions to derivatives-market makers. At the same time, the Exchange is developing a computerized system to monitor market makers' obligations to provide quotes.
Successful First Trading Day Of Exmar On The First Market Of Euronext Brussels

Date 23/06/2003

On Monday 23 June 2003, 7,350,000 ordinary shares of the company Exmar were admitted on the continuous segment of the First Market of Euronext Brussels.
Stock Exchange Of Thailand To Hold Special Lecture On "Strategies That Drive The Thai Economy", Present The Annual Scholarship And Prizes For An Essay Competition To Promote Good Corporate Governance

Date 23/06/2003

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will hold the Prof. Sangvian Indaravijaya Foundation's annual seminar on "Strategies that Drive the Thai Economy". The Foundation is honored to have H.E. Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak give a special lecture explaining the vision for the country's development, as well as being the Chair presenting the scholarship and prizes for an essay competition to promote good corporate governance on July 3.