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SEC Approves Implementation Of SuperMontage

Date 29/08/2002

The Securities and Exchange Commission took action yesterday that will allow The Nasdaq Stock Market's SuperMontage trading system to begin operation.
Program Trading Averaged 30.5 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Aug. 19-Aug. 23, 2002

Date 29/08/2002

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for Aug. 19-Aug. 23, 2002.
New Zealand Stock Exchange Plans New Alternative Market

Date 29/08/2002

The New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZSE) today announced plans for a new alternative market to inject capital into many of the promising and important Kiwi companies that are not listed on the Main Board.
NECA Signs Co-Operation Agreement With Sydney Futures Exchange

Date 29/08/2002

The National Electricity Code Administrator (NECA) and the Sydney Futures Exchange (SFE) have today announced the signing of an agreement committing them to work closely together on their market surveillance and monitoring activities. The memorandum of understanding will allow for continuing co-operation and exchange of information and expertise to ensure both organisations can more effectively fulfil their respective monitoring and regulatory roles.
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 29/08/2002

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 Friday, 30 August 2002, 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.

HEX: Trading In Weather Derivatives Starts On 30 August

Date 29/08/2002

HEX introduces trading in weather derivatives as of Friday, 30 August.
Helsinki Exchanges: The Listing Committee Will Commence Its Work

Date 29/08/2002

The Listing committee of the Helsinki Exchanges will commence its work 1 September. The Listing Committee will decide on the listing of unlisted companies to the Main List, I List and NM List. The purpose of the introduction of the Listing Committee is to increase the representation and expertise of commercial and industrial life and securities markets in the decision making regarding admission to listing.
Helsinki Exchanges: Amendments To The Listing Of Securities And Disclosure Requirements Enter Into Force 1 September

Date 29/08/2002

The rule amendments regarding the listing of securities and disclosure requirements at Helsinki Exchanges will enter into force on 1 September, 2002. The amendments increase the transparency of the markets and their aim is to enhance high quality investor information and to ensure an internationally benchmarked equity capital market. The amendments increase the attractiveness and competitiveness of the marketplace Helsinki.
Financial Supervisory Authority To Assume Control Of Take-Over Supervision

Date 29/08/2002

As of September 1, the Financial Supervisory Authority shall, with regard to "Securities Market Act" (SMA), exercise supervision and control adequacy of take-over bids to shareholders of companies listed on Tallinn Stock Exchange to valid legislative acts.
Federation Of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges August Newsletter Posted On The Web

Date 29/08/2002

The FEAS August newsletter has been posted on the FEAS website. You can view the August newsletter by clicking here.