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Euronext Expert Commission, Indices Committee

Date 19/08/2004

Results of the public offer for AVENTIS shares now being final, today's meeting of the Expert Commission (Indices Committee) confirmed the exclusion of AVENTIS from the CAC 40 index and its replacement with PUBLICIS.
Eurex Expands Italian Derivatives Segment - Option On Dow Jones Italy Titans 30 To Launch On September 6 - High Demand For Eurex Products In Italy - Future On Dow Jones Italy Titans 30 Already With Large Market Share And Tight Spread

Date 19/08/2004

The international derivatives market Eurex is expanding its Italian derivates segment as of September 6, adding options on the Dow Jones Italy Titans 30 index. This offer will make a liquid, cost-effective product range available, primarily for Italian investors. The range of products for institutional and private investors already includes options on the 12 most liquid Italian stocks and a future on the Dow Jones Italy Titans 30 index.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange: Half-Year Results Increased By 21 Per Cent To DKK 35.3 Million

Date 19/08/2004

Today, the Copenhagen Stock Exchange published its interim report for the 1st half of 2004, which shows a consolidated profit after tax of DKK 35.3 million, up from DKK 29.2 million for the first six months of 2003.
CBOE To Offer Options On Google Friday August 27, 2004

Date 19/08/2004

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), the world's largest options exchange, today announced that it will list options on the stock of Google Inc. (Nasdaq ticker symbol GOOG) on Friday, August 27, 2004, following certification by the Options Clearing Corporation. Google stock is expected to begin trading today.
American Stock Exchange To Trade Options On Google Inc.

Date 19/08/2004

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) has announced it will allocate trading in Google Inc. options to AGS Specialist Partners. The Amex will provide full details of the options listing shortly.

UK’s Financial Services Authority Concludes Investigation Into Collins Stewart & Collins Stewart Tullett

Date 18/08/2004

The Financial Services Authority has conducted an enforcement investigation into a number of allegations made against Collins Stewart Ltd and Collins Stewart Tullett Plc (formerly Collins Stewart Holdings Plc) by a former employee, Mr James Middleweek. These allegations have been widely reported in the media. The FSA has written to inform Collins Stewart of its conclusions and the investigation is now closed.
UK’s Financial Services Authority Statement Re Trading Activity In European Government Bonds

Date 18/08/2004

The FSA has been making enquiries into the unusual trading activity initiated by Citigroup in European government bond and bond derivative markets on 2 August and has today launched a formal investigation. This investigation may lead to formal disciplinary proceedings under the Financial Services & Markets Act 2000 but no decision on that can be taken until all the facts are clear.<
TSX Venture Statistics – July 2004

Date 18/08/2004

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Successful Launch Of OM's CLICK XT Platform At Singapore Exchange Ltd.

Date 18/08/2004

On August 16, Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) successfully launched OM's CLICK XT(TM) as its new trading engine. The delivery agreement was signed in December 2003, resulting in a time to market of only eight months. The platform will be launched in two phases, starting with the derivatives market now and the securities market in 2005.
Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes In S&P Japan MidCap 100 And S&P Japan 500 Indices

Date 18/08/2004

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P Japan MidCap 100 and the S&P Japan 500 Indices effective after the close of trading Tuesday, August 31st, 2004: C&S Co Ltd (Japan, SEDOL: 6200729, GICS: Consumer Staples, GICS Code: 30101030) a member of the S&P Japan MidCap 100 and S&P Japan 500 indices, will be replaced by Circle K Sunkus Co Ltd (Japan, SEDOL: B02FK91, GICS: Consumer Staples, GICS Code: 30101030) after the market close of Tuesday, August 31st, 2004. C&S