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Euronext Brussels Successfully Transfers To New Derivatives Trading And Clearing Systems - Cash And Derivatives Markets Migration Completed In Brussels

Date 24/03/2003

Euronext Brussels has today successfully migrated its derivatives products on to the Euronext trading and clearing technology systems: LIFFE CONNECT™ and Clearing 21®, respectively. The transfer was made on schedule.
Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 24/03/2003

There was little activity this week as the market closed virtually flat.
"Urgent Action On Stamp Duty Needed To Boost The Economy" - Don Cruickshank London Stock Exchange's Chairman

Date 24/03/2003

The London Stock Exchange today called on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to respond to a pressing need to boost the economy by abolishing stamp duty on share transactions in next month's budget.
HKEx: Response To Recommendations Of The Expert Group Appointed By The Financial Secretary To Review The Operation Of The Securities And Futures Market Regulatory Structure

Date 23/03/2003

INTRODUCTION The Expert Group appointed by the Financial Secretary on 26 September 2002 to review the roles and functions of the Government, Securities and Futures Commission ("SFC"), and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited ("HKEx") over matters relating to the listing of securities and issuers with listed securities, the operation of the regulatory structure as regards listing matters, published its report on 21 March 2003. The full Expert Group report can be downloaded from <
The Stock Exchange Of Thailand Announces The Consideration On Rebates On Brokerage Or Agent Fees Of KGI Securities

Date 21/03/2003

Mr.Kittiratt Na-Ranong, the President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announced that "The Sub-committee Responsible for Consideration of Offenses and Punishment for the Charging of Brokerage or Agent Fees for the Buying and Selling of Listed Securities" has considered that KGI Securities (Thailand) Pcl. ("KGI") violated the SET's Announcement of Rules and Procedures for Collecting Brokerage or Agent Fees as well as the Good Corporate Governance for Members B.E. 2002, as follows.

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange To Begin Trading Options On The SIG Investment Managers IndexTM (SMQSM) On Monday, March 24

Date 21/03/2003

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange announced today that it will begin trading options on the newly created SIG Investment Managers IndexTM (SMQSM) at the start of trading on Monday. Susquehanna Investment Group, LLP will act as specialist in this new product.
Securities And Exchange Commission Proposes Amendments Regarding CEO, CFO Certification Under Sarbanes-Oxley

Date 21/03/2003

The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to its rules and forms that would require companies to provide the corporate officer certifications required by Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as exhibits to the periodic reports to which they relate. The Commission also is publishing interim guidance regarding the filing procedures for the certifications required by Section 906, pending the adopti
Rand Financial Services, Inc. Connects Directly To Sydney Futures Exchange

Date 21/03/2003

Today Rand Financial became the latest futures brokerage firm to provide clients with direct electronic access to Sydney Futures Exchange.
Pacific Exchange BD AUTOEX Program Goes Floorwide

Date 21/03/2003

"An order is an order" takes on new meaning at the Pacific Exchange (PCX) next week. All options issues - including LEAPS - will be available for the PCX BD AutoEx program.
NYSE Nominates 12 For Election To Board Of Directors

Date 21/03/2003

The 2003 nominating committee of the New York Stock Exchange has named six new candidates for election and six current directors for re-election to the Exchange's board of directors.