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Introduction Of Real Estate Options On Euronext.liffe Amsterdam

Date 17/12/2003

On 9 January 2004 Euronext.liffe will expand its range of options in Amsterdam when it introduces real estate option contracts. These are equity options on the real-estate management companies Corio, Rodamco Europe and Wereldhave.
Internal Market: European Commission Acts To Ensure Eleven Member States Implement EU Laws

Date 17/12/2003

The European Commission has decided to pursue a total of fifteen infringement cases involving eleven Member States - all except Germany, Denmark, Austria and Italy - in order to ensure that they live up to the commitments they have made to implement various Internal Market laws agreed by the European Parliament and the Council. The Commission is sending formal requests - known as a "reasoned opinions" - to France and Ireland to comply with previous judgements of the European Court of Justi
ICEX News & Views

Date 17/12/2003

New Rules for issuers of securities listed on ICEX, the Growth List to be discontinued and a upcoming SAXESS course.
HKEx: Errors In Allotment Results Announcement By China Life

Date 17/12/2003

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) is issuing this announcement in response to concerns about errors in the allotment results announcement of China Life Insurance Company Limited (China Life) published in Hong Kong newspapers today (17 December, Wednesday).
HEX Integrated Markets Announces New Organization - OMHEX's Rationalization Negotiations In Finland Concluded

Date 17/12/2003

HEX Integrated Markets, a division of OMHEX, today confirms its new organization, effective January 1, 2004, as communicated at the launch of OMHEX in September. The new organization reflects the company's focus on delivering benefits to customers through the integration of markets.

FTSE All-Share Liquidity screen

Date 17/12/2003

To provide complete transparency, FTSE now publish results of the monthly constituent liquidity screen for the FTSE All-Share Index. Click for more information and to view November data.
Eurex Breaks One Billion Contract Barrier- Eurex Is The World's Most Liquid Marketplace And Highest Turnover Exchange - Ferscha: Global Clearing Link Will Stimulate Trading Growth Through Additional Clearing Opportunities

Date 17/12/2003

The international derivatives market Eurex broke the one billion contract barrier on Wednesday, when the one billionth contract in a single year was traded on the exchange. Trading volumes in 2003 to date exceed the 2002 total of 801 million contracts by more than 20 percent and have more than doubled since 2000 (454 million contracts).
Dow Jones Indexes Announces Changes In The Dow Jones Select Dividend Index

Date 17/12/2003

Dow Jones Indexes today announced that seven stocks would be replaced in the Dow Jones Select Dividend Index as a result of the regular annual review. The changes are effective December 22, 2003.
Craig S. Donohue Appointed To Board Of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings

Date 17/12/2003

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. (CME Holdings) today announced that Craig S. Donohue has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective when he becomes Chief Executive Officer of the company on Jan. 1, 2004. Donohue will fill the remainder of the term of James J. McNulty, currently President and Chief Executive Officer, who will step down when his contract expires on Dec. 31, 2003.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange: Focus: Continued Weakening Of The US Dollar May Change The Prospect Of Further Rises In Share Prices

Date 17/12/2003

After a few lean years, the equity markets have seen major increases in 2003, which are primarily due to the growth boom that the USA has experienced over the summer. And there are still a number of convincing arguments that investors may see more upward movements in share prices the coming months. But there is a snake in the grass - failure to create jobs and the weakening of the US dollar - and thus the risk of a genuine USD crash - may threaten the positive atmosphere on the equity mark