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Versatel Removed From Amsterdam Midkap Index As From 5 June 2002

Date 31/05/2002

Euronext announced today that as from Wednesday 5 June 2002 Versatel would be removed from the Amsterdam Midkap index as a consequence of the listing measure imposed on 5 March 2002, provided that the listing measure is still in force at the close of the markets on 4 June 2002. Euronext previously stated that, in accordance with the index ground rules, Versatel would continue to be included in the Amsterdam Midkap index for up to three months following the imposition of the listing measure.
The Korea Futures Exchange Weekly Bulletin May 20 To May 24 2002

Date 31/05/2002

At the KTB futures market, the lead month contract KTB206 increased 27 ticks when the yield of benchmark 3-yr K-Treasury lost only 1 tick. The Korean Won continued to enjoy its super strong appreciation against the greenback at the KOFEX F/X futures market, which began at the beginning of the previous month.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P Canadian Indices: S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 31/05/2002

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index: After the close of business on Monday, June 3, 2002, Quadtel Limited (TSX:QTL) will be delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange at the request of the company. The company will continue to trade on the Australian Stock Exchange.
Program Trading Averaged 31.5 Percent Of NYSE Volume During May 20-May 24, 2002

Date 31/05/2002

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for May 20-24, 2002.
London Stock Exchange Supports Competition In Executing Trades

Date 31/05/2002

The London Stock Exchange today set out its position on the "internalisation" of trading by banks, one of the means by which markets can meet the varied needs of investors.

KPNQwest Removed From AEX Index And Amsterdam Telecom Sector Index (ATSX) As From 6 June - KPNQwest Options Unaffected

Date 31/05/2002

AEX index and Amsterdam Telecom Sector index
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. To Join The Nasdaq-100 Index Beginning June 3, 2002

Date 31/05/2002

Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq:DLTR), of Chesapeake, Virginia, will become a component of the Nasdaq-100 Index® (Nasdaq:NDX), effective at the beginning of trading Monday, June 3, 2002. Dollar Tree will also be included in the Nasdaq-100 Index Tracking StockSM (Amex:QQQ). Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. will replace Adelphia Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:ADLAE).
Cross Border Settlement Through Direct Link Between HEX And VPC

Date 31/05/2002

As of Monday, 3rd of June 2002, cross border settlement of both Finnish and foreign equities will be possible via a direct link between HEX and the Swedish central securities depository, VPC. The link ensures barrier-free cross-border portfolio management by streamlining the transaction chain. Similar links already exist between HEX and the German, French and Dutch central securities depositories.
CME Contract Specifications Changes: Fresh Bellies Futures And Options

Date 31/05/2002

The CME Contract Specifications pages on the CME's Web site have been updated to reflect the following: The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. delisted Fresh Bellies Futures and Options on May 20, 2002.
CLSA And Asset Plus To Become New Members Of Stock Exchange Of Thailand On June 3

Date 31/05/2002

The Managing Director of the Capital Market Opportunity Center (CMOC) and the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI), of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Ms. Sopawadee Lertmanaschai, has disclosed that, "From Monday June 3, 2002, two new brokers will be joining the bourse: Asset Plus Securities Co., Ltd. will assume SET membership No. 11, using the code 'ASSET', while CLSA Securities (Thailand) Ltd. will assume membership No. 45 using the code 'CLSA'. The new brokers have good potential a