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CME Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Trading Schedule

Date 09/01/2003

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) has announced the following trading schedule for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Launches First Major Branding Campaign Post- IPO With DraftWorldwide

Date 09/01/2003

On Jan. 13, DraftWorldwide launches the first marketing campaign for Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) since its initial public offering (IPO) last month. This represents the first work by Draft since winning the business in December 2002. The branding campaign will include print and television placements in the United States and the United Kingdom, with print appearing in U.K.- based publications available throughout Europe.
CFTC Division Of Clearing And Intermediary Oversight Announces Authorization Of New NFA Responsibilities

Date 09/01/2003

In a move that enables the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to become a more efficient oversight regulator, the Commission announced today that it has authorized the National Futures Association (NFA) to conduct reviews of annual financial reports filed with the Commission by commodity pool operators (CPOs). The NFA is the self-regulatory organization for the futures industry.
UK's Financial Services Authority Clamps Down On Misleading Ads And Urges Consumers To Help

Date 08/01/2003

The Financial Services Authority today called on consumers to help it clamp down on financial advertising by sending in examples that they think are misleading. To help consumers spot misleading adverts, the watchdog has published a new guide to the rules online at www.fsa.gov.uk .
Trading In Pfizer Shares On Stockholmsbörsen

Date 08/01/2003

In connection with Pharmacia's delisting from Stockholmsbörsen, which is expected to occur during the first quarter of 2003, Stockholmsbörsen will offer trading in Pfizer, which intends to acquire Pharmacia.

Tokyo Stock Exchange President's Address

Date 08/01/2003

Since its inception in 1949, the Tokyo Stock Exchange ("TSE") has promoted the fair and smooth transaction of securities, aimed to protect investors and the public good, and operated a securities market for the use of investors, brokers, issuers, and companies alike.
The Committee Of European Securities Regulators Submits Implementing Measures On Market Abuse Directive To European Commission

Date 08/01/2003

On Tuesday 31 December 2002, CESR submitted its technical advice to the European Commission on implementing measures in connection with certain aspects of the Directive on Insider Dealing and Market Manipulation (Market Abuse).
Securities and Exchange Commission Announces Acting Chairman Of Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

Date 08/01/2003

The Securities and Exchange Commission today designated Charles D. Niemeier to be the Acting Chairman of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. The Board, established by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, oversees the audits of the financial statements of public companies through registration, standard setting, inspection and disciplinary programs. Under the Act, the Commission selects members and the Chair of the Board. Niemeier will serve as Acting Chairman until the Commission selects a
SEC Proposes Listing Standards Rule, Adopts Investment Company Exemptive Provisions

Date 08/01/2003

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to publish for comment a rule proposal that would direct national securities markets to prohibit the listing of any security of an issuer not complying with audit committee requirements set out in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. It also took action to adopt provisions to exempt transactions between investment companies and affiliated persons.
Rule Change For Euronext 100 Index

Date 08/01/2003

Euronext announces the following rule change with respect to the Euronext 100 Index. The rule change has been approved in the December meeting of the Euronext Indices Steering Committee.