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NZSE Releases Consultation Paper On Proposed Conduct Rule Changes

Date 31/07/2002

The New Zealand Stock Exchange ("NZSE") today released a consultation paper proposing a number of changes to its Conduct Rules intended to align the NZSE Listing Rules with key aspects of the Securities Markets and Institutions Bill (as reported back from the Select Committee) including continuous disclosure and an obligation on directors to disclose all trading in relevant securities, and to revise aspects of the Business Rules to promote growth in the market.
Merrill Lynch, Chicago Mercantile Exchange Launch New TRAKRS Contracts

Date 31/07/2002

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) today launched a new series of non-traditional futures products called TRAKRSSM. Developed with Merrill Lynch and licensed exclusively to CME for North America, TRAKRS are the first broad-based index products traded on a U.S. futures exchange that can be sold by securities brokers.
Ljubljana Stock Exchange Semi-Annual Statistical Report 2002

Date 31/07/2002

Turnover During the first six months of 2002, the total turnover on all market segments of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange (LJSE)amounted to SIT 206.21 billion ,which is by 42%,or by SIT 60.7 billion more if compared to an equivalent period last year.The highest monthly turnover was recorded in April,with SIT 41 billion,and the lowest n January with SIT 30 billion.
Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange: Stable Industry-Government Link Key To Capital Market Growth

Date 31/07/2002

A stable government and strong business fundamentals are key in the stability and progress of the capital market and the securities industry.
Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Reviews Series Of Measures To Attract More Issuers, Investors

Date 31/07/2002

Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) is reviewing a series of measures in enhancing its efforts to attract and retain issuers and investors.

KCBT Changes Minimum Margins For Trading Wheat

Date 31/07/2002

The Kansas City Board of Trade has raised its minimum margins for wheat futures contracts. The changes, effective today, come as a result of increased market volatility and are as follows:
KCBT Approves "Exchange for Risk"

Date 31/07/2002

The Kansas City Board of Trade Board of Directors has approved rules providing for the exchange of futures for, or in connection with, over-the-counter derivative transactions. The vote was held at a regular meeting on July 30.
Hong Kong Futures Exchange: New Contingency Procedures In The Event Of A Market Interruption Affecting The Trading Of Derivatives

Date 31/07/2002

New contingency procedures for the Hang Seng Index Futures (HSI) and the Mini-HSI (MHI) Futures markets in the event of a market interruption will become effective on Thursday, 1 August 2002.
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Three-Month Futures Contract

Date 31/07/2002

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Thursday, 1 August 2002, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contract will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining methodology.
FSA Outlines Options On Analysts' Investment Research

Date 31/07/2002

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) today publishes a discussion paper on whether changes should be made to the FSA's regulatory approach to investment research in the UK. The options put forward for discussion range from no change to the current requirements, to new rules, or even a completely new approach under which some research reports would be clearly labelled as advice, promotion or marketing material.