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CBOT® Starts New Year With Successful Transition To New Electronic Trading Platform, Common Clearing Link

Date 02/01/2004

At the Chicago Board of Trade, the "new year" really began at 7:00 p.m. (Chicago Time) on January 1, 2004, with the successful transition of the remaining 31 CBOT futures and options on futures contracts to the exchange's new electronic trading powered by LIFFE CONNECT® and the full implementation of the CME/CBOT Common Clearing Link. The first trade on the new platform occurred at 7:00:06 p.m. and was an eleven lot in the MAR 04 U.S. Treasury Bond contract.
CBOT Fed Funds December Settlement

Date 02/01/2004

The CBOT® 30-Day Federal Funds futures contract for December 2003 was cash settled this morning at a final settlement price of 99.016, for an average daily effective federal funds rate of 0.984 percent during the delivery month. Please refer to the attached spreadsheet for more information regarding the calculation of this settlement.
CBOT Board Bulletin, Special Meeting December 29, 2003

Date 02/01/2004

The Board of Directors of the Chicago Board of Trade at a special Board meeting held Monday, December 29, 2003, took the following actions summarized in the attached document.
CBOE Year-End Volume Surpasses 283 Million Contracts, Up 6% For Year; December Volume Increases 53%

Date 02/01/2004

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), the world's largest options exchange, announced today that volume at CBOE for 2003 totaled 283,946,495 contracts, a rise of 6% when compared to the year-ago level. The 283 million contracts traded in 2003 represented the third highest annual volume figure in CBOE history.
BSE Information And Updates - Technical Briefing And Webcast With U.S. Government Officials On BSE Case: Friday, Jan. 2

Date 02/01/2004

Please click here to hear a recording of the technical briefing and webcast with U.S. Government Officials On BSE Case: Friday, Jan. 2.

USDA BSE Update - December 31, 2003

Date 01/01/2004

USDA continues to work with the Canadian officials to verify traceback of the index animal. Records indicate that the animal was approximately 6-1/2 years old at the time of slaughter. USDA is working with Canada to conduct DNA testing to verify that the correct animal has been identified. DNA testing is expected to begin this evening and results could be available as early as next week.
The New Year's Message From Chairman Osaka Mercantile Exchange

Date 01/01/2004

On behalf of the Osaka Mercantile Exchange (OME), I would like to extend my very best wishes for the prosperous New Year. I would also like to express my deepest appreciation for the valuable support and understanding rendered by the Members of the Exchange and our associates throughout the last year with regard to the management of the Exchange.
Saudi Arabian Stock Market For The Year 2003

Date 01/01/2004

The TADAWUL All Share Index (TASI) closed at 4,437.58 points at the end of the year 2003, an increase of 76.2% compared with last year 2002.
Lahore Stock Exchange Reconstitutes LSE-25 Index

Date 01/01/2004

The Lahore Stock Exchange's management has reconstituted LSE-25 Index in line with the policy of regular six monthly reviews.
KOSDAQ Stock Market Expanding Scope Of English Disclosure Service To Include Fair Disclosure

Date 01/01/2004

Main PointsIn order to meet foreign investors' needs for disclosure information, the KOSDAQ Stock Market will expand the scope of English disclosure service to include Fair Disclosure beginning from Jan. 2, 2004. Until now English disclosure was available only for Timely Disclosure and Disclosure on Inquiry.