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Hong Kong Futures Exchange: Capital Adjustments To Microsoft Futures And Options On Microsoft Futures

Date 10/02/2003

Hong Kong Futures Exchange, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), will make capital adjustments to its Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) Futures and its Options on Microsoft Futures on 18 February 2003 (Hong Kong Time) as a result of a two-for-one stock split. The ex-split date, which is the date when Microsoft common stock will be traded on Nasdaq at the new split-adjusted price, will be 18 February 2003 (New York Time). The details of the capital adjus
Deutsche Börse: Central Counterparty For Equities To Be Launched On March 27

Date 10/02/2003

The Central Counterparty (CCP) for equities trading in Xetra and on the floor of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FWB) will be launched on March 27, as Deutsche Börse AG reported on Monday. The CCP will expand the two-stage process chain - trading and settlement - to include clearing. The CCP function will be performed by Eurex Clearing AG, which is already fulfilling this function for trading on the markets of the derivatives exchange Eurex, Eurex Bonds and Eurex Euro-Repo. The CCP forms the basis
Copenhagen Stock Exchange Has Switched To A New Index Platform

Date 10/02/2003

As from today the Copenhagen Stock Exchange has switched to a new index platform.
Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 10/02/2003

Once more every counter on the bourse traded but the market was awash with red ink as it recorded a weekly loss of 2.8% to reach a new 52-week low.
Hong Kong Exchanges And Clearing Limited ("HKEx") Responds To Media Reports On PCCW Limited

Date 09/02/2003

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Exchange"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of HKEx, has noted in media reports allegations about the Exchange's handling of the announcements made by the Company on 6 and 7 February 2003. There is no substance to these allegations.

Chittagong Stock Exchange Introduced New Trading Software Version

Date 09/02/2003

Chittagong Stock Exchange introduced a new version of trading software for its Brokers and Dealers on January 26, 2003. In the new version Broker/Dealer and investor can get information from the screen on Trade Volume Weighted Share Index in addition to the existing CSE-30 and All Share Index. This version also provides some additional facilities for Broker/Dealer like scrip category status, printing option as market summery, client's net position etc.
Securities And Exchange Commission: Fee Rate Advisory #10 For Fiscal Year 2003

Date 08/02/2003

The continuing resolution funding the Securities and Exchange Commission for fiscal 2003 since Oct. 1, 2002, has been extended through Feb. 20, 2003. Therefore, the Section 6(b) fee rate applicable to the registration of securities, the Section 13(e) fee rate applicable to the repurchase of securities, and the Section 14(g) fee rates applicable to proxy solicitations and information statements in corporate control transactions will remain at the current rate of $92.00 per million. The Section 6(
Nymex: CFTC Issues Order Allowing Exchange Locals To Participate In OTC Trades To Clear On The Exchange

Date 08/02/2003

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued an order recognizing registered Exchange floor traders and floor brokers acting in a proprietary capacity as eligible contract participants qualified to enter into specified over-the-counter (OTC) transactions, if their trades are cleared at the Exchange and guaranteed by an Exchange clearing member, subject to certain requirements.
Wintrust Financial Corporation To Join NASDAQ Financial-100 Index

Date 07/02/2003

Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:WTFC) of Lake Forest, Illinois, will become a component of the NASDAQ Financial-100 Index® effective at the beginning of trading Friday, February 14, 2003. Wintrust Financial Corporation will replace American Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMFH).
SWX Swiss Exchange Sanctions SAirGroup For Violation Of Provisions Governing Ad Hoc Publicity

Date 07/02/2003

On 21 December 2001, the Disciplinary Commission of the SWX Swiss Exchange determined that SAirGroup had violated the disclosure requirements of Art. 72 of the Listing Rules (Ad hoc publicity). At that time, SWX could not publish the decision because SAirGroup appealed the ruling to the SWX Arbitral Tribunal. Prior to a verdict by that body, the appeal was withdrawn by SAirGroup on 30 January 2003. The disciplinary ruling is therefore now legally binding.