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Deutsche Börse - Eurex: U.S. Segment Successfully Launched - U.S. Equities, Index Funds And Equity Options Launched

Date 24/09/2001

Deutsche Börse and Eurex have successfully launched their new U.S. segment on Monday. In addition to the some 200 most-liquid U.S. stocks, two index funds are also being traded on Xetra. At the same time, Eurex, the derivatives exchange, initiated trading in 10 euro-denominated stock options on U.S. equities. Clearstream Banking is settling the trades. In a next step, Deutsche Börse wants to set up a Dutch segment.
CBOT: Member Firm Relief From Financial Regulations

Date 24/09/2001

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission www.cftc.gov has provided relief from certain regulations in response to the attacks on the World Trade Center and the resulting disruption to the financial markets. The Chicago Board of Trade is in agreement with the relief granted and invites member firms that are in need of additional relief to contact Barbara Lorenzen 312-435-3683 or Lori Gialessas 312-435-7171 for assistance in coordinating further regulatory relief.
NYBOT Executive Committee Meeting September 21

Date 22/09/2001

The NYBOT Executive Committee in session on the afternoon of September 21, directed staff to make the following changes in its' Long Island facility as rapidly as possible:
The American Stock Exchange® Reports Decrease In Short Interest

Date 21/09/2001

The American Stock Exchange® (Amex®) member and non-member organizations today reported short interest of 314,490,684 shares as of the September 14 settlement date, a decrease of 888,805 shares from the 315,379,489 shares (adjusted) reported in mid-August. The September figure represents trades through September 11, 2001. In the year ago period, short interest totalled 207,519,939(adjusted). The September short interest position reflects short interest reported by all broker-dealers (not only Am
Securities And Exchange Commission Provides Additional Relief to Market Participants

Date 21/09/2001

Today, we have taken additional actions in response to concerns from market participants in the wake of last week's tragic events.

Nymex Announces Revised Trading Hours For Next Week

Date 21/09/2001

The New York Mercantile Exchange today revised trading hours for the week of September 24, 2001.
NYBOT FINEX Products To Resume Normal Trading Hours In Dublin And NY Day Session

Date 21/09/2001

Effective Monday, September 24, 2001, FINEX Products will resume normal trading hours in Dublin and for the New York Day Session. Trading during the New York Evening Session continues to be suspended. Accordingly, the trading hours are as follows (all times are New York times):
New York Stock Exchange Issues Monthly Short Interest Report

Date 21/09/2001

The New York Stock Exchange today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of Sept. 13, 2001, reflecting transactions through Sept. 10, 2001.
Nasdaq Disaster Relief Fund Announced - Fund To Benefit Those Affected By September 11 Terrorist Attack

Date 21/09/2001

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., today announced that it has created the Nasdaq Disaster Relief Fund, Inc., and will match contributions made to the fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to the first $1 million. A non-profit 501(c)3 corporation registered in Delaware, the Fund invites donations from Nasdaq® employees, its vendors, listed-companies, market participants, and the employees of these organizations. The Fund will make contributions to private and public charities to assist those who were affected
London Stock Exchange Staff Return To Exchange Tower After Building Evacuation

Date 21/09/2001

Staff at the London Stock Exchange have returned to work after a security alert led to an evacuation of the building.