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CBOE Reaches Half-Way Mark In Implementing New Hybrid Trading System, CBOEdirect HyTS

Date 21/10/2003

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), the world's largest options exchange, today announced a milestone in the roll-out of its Hybrid Trading System, CBOEdirect HyTS. There are now 141 active options classes available for trading via CBOEdirect HyTS, representing approximately 50% of U.S. equity options trading volume. By November 30, 2003, CBOE expects to have more than 300 option classes available on the system, and more than 500 classes, representing 90% of U.S. equity options volume, av
ASX Quarterly Update - 3 Months To 30 September 2003

Date 21/10/2003

Australian Stock Exchange Limited (ASX) has achieved an unaudited profit of $19.4 million for the three months to 30 September 2003. This is ASX’s highest quarterly profit on record and an increase of 22.8% on the $15.8 million achieved for the previous corresponding three months to 30 September 2002.
American Stock Exchange Reports Increase In Short Interest

Date 21/10/2003

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) member and non-member organizations today reported short interest of 814,977,123 shares as of the October 15 settlement date, an increase of 72,860,874 from the 742,116,249 (adjusted) shares reported in mid-September. The October figure represents trades through October 9, 2003.
Alm. Brand Bank A/S - New Member Of The FUTOP Clearing Centre

Date 21/10/2003

The FUTOP Clearing Centre has approved Alm. Brand Bank A/S as a new member, and the number of members now totals six.
Walter L. Lukken Appointed To Chair CFTC's Global Markets Advisory Committee

Date 20/10/2003

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today the appointment of Commissioner Walter L. Lukken to serve as Chairman and Designated Federal Official of its Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC). The GMAC was created by the Commission to provide a forum in which it can discuss the many complex and novel issues raised by the ever-increasing globalization of futures markets. Under Commissioner Lukken's leadership, the GMAC will continue to explore the many competitive and regula

UK’s Financial Services Authority Names Financial Capability Steering Group Members

Date 20/10/2003

The FSA has announced the members of the new Financial Capability Steering Group (“Steering Group”) which, under the FSA’s leadership, will develop and implement a national strategy for financial capability. The objective will be to provide consumers with the education, information and generic advice needed to make their financial decisions with confidence. The Steering Group comprises senior people from government, firms, employers and trade associations, not-for-profit organisations, consumers
TSX Group Inc. Provides Update On Third Quarter 2003 Performance

Date 20/10/2003

TSX Group Inc. [TSX:X] announced that it expects to report revenue of approximately $59 million and earnings per share of approximately 56 cents per common share (on a basic and diluted basis) for the third quarter of 2003. These results reflect a number of positive market trends including an increase in new and additional listings activity during the quarter as well as an increase in both value traded and number of transactions over the third quarter of 2002. Expenses for the third quarter were
Tokyo Stock Exchange: Deliverable Bonds And Conversion Factors Of JGB Futures (5-year, 10-year & 20-year) As Of October 20, 2003

Date 20/10/2003

The deliverable bonds and conversion factors of JGB Futures (5-year, 10-year & 20-year) can be accessed by clicking here and here.
SWX Swiss Exchange: The Admission Board Adopts Rules On The Disclosure Of Management Transactions

Date 20/10/2003

At its meeting of 20 October 2003, the Admission Board of the SWX Swiss Exchange adopted rules on the disclosure of management transactions.
Stock Exchange Of Thailand: Directors Note Corporate Secretaries Play A Vital Role In Corporate Governance Promotion

Date 20/10/2003

Directors of listed companies note that the corporate secretary plays a major role in corporate governance promotion by advising the company's directors about laws, compliance, and good corporate governance issues. They are also relied upon to communicate the director's policies, monitor policy outcomes and report them to the directors, as well as monitor and report the accuracy of information disclosure. The Secretary must also be independent and unbiased in many ways. Furthermore, Thailand sh