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FTSE World Markets Report And FTSE UK Markets Report For September 2002

Date 03/10/2002

The FTSE World Markets report and FTSE UK Markets report for September 2002 can be accessed by clicking on: World Markets UK Markets

FTSE All-World Review - September 2002 Issue Now Available

Date 03/10/2002

The September 2002 issue of the FTSE All-World Review is now available in PDF format from the website at http://www.ftseall-world.com .

Euronext.liffe - €133 Billion Worth Of Business Year-To-Date

Date 03/10/2002

Euronext.liffe, the derivatives business of Euronext, has traded a total of 532 million contracts from January to end September 2002, up 20% on the same period last year. In terms of nominal value of business, Euronext.liffe has traded €133 billion worth of business year-to-date, more than double its nearest electronic competitor.

CSFB Starts As A Trading Member Of Tallinn Stock Exchange

Date 03/10/2002

Credit Suisse First Boston Europe (CSFB) will start as a trading member of Tallinn Stock Exchange on October 3rd, 2002. CSFB is a leading global investment bank and the first London-based member firm of the TSE. Including CSFB, Tallinn Stock Exchange now has 14 trading members, of whom 5 trade from abroad.

Copenhagen Stock Exchange: New Energy To Danish Equities

Date 03/10/2002

The Copenhagen Stock Exchange presents a new arrangement of the marketplace for the small and medium-sized Danish shares. Two new segments and indices are expected to be launched: KMX MidCap and KSX SmallCap for the respectively small and medium-sized shares that distinguish themselves by high trading volumes, narrow spreads and high order frequency and by the submission of quarterly reports and the fulfilment of cer

CME Deploys Major Technology Upgrades Out Of New Remote Data Center

Date 03/10/2002

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) this week launched its new state-of the art Remote Data Center (RDC) with the successful deployment of major exchange technology upgrades at the off-site facility. Designed to ensure business continuity for CME markets and outfitted with a comprehensive new technology and communications infrastructure, the new RDC is now the primary site for operation of CME's GLOBEX® electronic trading platform.

Borsa Italiana 2nd Hedge Fund Conference - Seize The Current Trends To Innovate Markets And Products, Offer New Services, Increase Liquidity And Create New Opportunities For Clients: These Are Borsa Italiana's Goals In Organising The 2nd International Con

Date 03/10/2002

A year after the introduction to the Italian and international financial system of the new opportunities offered by the creation in Italy of a Hedge Fund industry, Borsa Italiana is organising a second conference devoted to this sector.

Baltic Exchange: Lord Mayor Supports London's Maritime Services Sector

Date 03/10/2002

The Lord Mayor, Michael Oliver, today (Thursday) applauded the willingness of London's maritime sector to work together to promote London as the world's premier maritime services centre.

SWX Swiss Exchange: Key Figures September 2002

Date 02/10/2002

Trading days: 21 SWX Products Turnover (CHF m) % change versus previous month % change versus previous year Trades Equities* incl. Funds 65,226 -9.9

Standard & Poor's Announces The Following Index Change: S&P/TSX Composite, S&P/TSX Capped Composite, S&P/TSX Canadian SmallCap and TSX 200 Indices

Date 02/10/2002

On October 1, 2002, the shareholders of Meota Resources Corp. (TSX:MRZ) approved the plan of arrangement whereby the company will be acquired by Provident Energy Trust (TSX:PVE.UN).