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  • 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.

  • First ETF And Future Contract Launched In Taiwan

    Date 30/06/2003

    FTSE is pleased to announce two new financial products today begin trading using the TSEC Taiwan 50 Index, calculated by FTSE. The index, which began in October 2002, has shown a positive performance of over 10% since inception. Polaris, a leading fund manager in Taiwan, has created an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) based on the TSEC Taiwan 50 Index, and has been advised by State Street Global Advisors (SSgA). The ETF, named the Taiwan Top 50 Tracker, begins trading on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE

  • Dick Grasso Statement On SEC Approval of NYSE Rules Relating To Shareholder Approval And Voting Of Proxies

    Date 30/06/2003

    "The Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of our proposal requiring shareholder approval of equity compensation plans, and the NYSE corporate community's embracing of the proposal, represents a major step forward in corporate accountability for investors. Empowering America's 85 million investors by giving them greater voice in matters such as equity compensation is a critical element in increasing their confidence in the public companies they own and the equities markets in general."<