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NYSE Statement Regarding Investigation, April 17, 2003

Date 17/04/2003

Protecting investors is of paramount importance to the New York Stock Exchange. Throughout our history, the NYSE has surveilled the marketplace and monitored its member firms and individuals to ensure that all investors, small and large, can be assured a fair and level playing field. As part of that commitment, the NYSE's regulatory group, more than one-third of the Exchange's employees, conducts ongoing surveillance of trading practices. While Exchange policy precludes us from commenting on reg
NYBOT Announces Agreement With Frank Russell Company; Will Launch New Suite Of Index Products - Russell 1000<SUP><SMALL>®</SUP></SMALL> Growth And Russell 1000® Value Contracts Available First

Date 17/04/2003

The New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the Frank Russell Company, global leaders in multi-manager investing and providers of the Russell indexes, that allows for the right to trade futures and options contracts based on 21 Russell U.S. equity indexes. The products will trade on NYBOT's New York Futures Exchange, Inc. (NYFE) subsidiary.
Instinet Announces March 2003 Transaction Information

Date 17/04/2003

Instinet Group Incorporated (NASDAQ: INET) announced today that its U.S. equity share volume in March 2003 was 11,448 million shares.(1)
Euronext Awarded Most Innovative Exchange And Largest Trading Platform For ETFs In 2002 - NextTrack Segment Proves Successful Platform For Trackers Trading

Date 17/04/2003

Euronext is the winner of two awards handed out by International Fund Investment Magazine as part of its first European ETF Awards competition, in the following categories:
CBOT: Amendments To Fed Funds Options Contract

Date 17/04/2003

The CBOT is pleased to announce the following amendments to the Fed Funds Options contract, which will enhance its flexibility in risk management and trading applications.

Boston Stock Exchange Announces Volume Numbers For The First Six Months Of FY2003 Daily Share Volume Up 17%

Date 17/04/2003

The Boston Stock Exchange (BSE) announced today volume results for the first half of fiscal year 2003. Average daily share volume grew from 41.6 to 48.6 million shares, an increase of 17% compared to the first six months of fiscal year 2002. Trade volume for the same period declined from 72,474 to 71,961 trades per day, a drop of less than 1%, and reflective of the ongoing slump affecting the nation's stock market.
Univits Technology Plays Important Role As NGM Becomes A Stock Exchange

Date 16/04/2003

Yesterday, Finansinspektionen (the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority) decided to grant full Stock Exchange status to Nordic Growth Market ("NGM"). The decision by Finansinspektionen means that, for the first time, there are now two Stock Exchanges in Sweden with equivalent rules for both members and the companies listed. This is a unique event - for the first time in 140 years, there is now an alternative to Stockholmsbörsen.
TSX Venture Exchange Summary For March 2003

Date 16/04/2003

The following is a brief overview of statistic highlights from the TSX Venture Exchange for March 2003.
The HKEx Chairman Elected And Committee Members Appointed

Date 16/04/2003

At the board meeting today (Wednesday), members voted to appoint Charles Lee Yeh-kwong as the chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx). The appointment of Mr Lee as the chairman will take effect subject to the written approval of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Thailand Securities Depository: More Than 80,000 Shareholders Showed Interest In Media Clearing

Date 16/04/2003

The Thailand Securities Depository (TSD) revealed that during second quarter's dividend payment season, 85,000 investors have chosen to use the Media Clearing services, where dividends and interests are paid directly into the investors' bank account. Eighty-six companies have registered and announced dividend payment, saying it is convenient, efficient, and less costly.