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Nasdaq Liffe Markets Announces New Product Listing

Date 13/12/2002

Nasdaq Liffe Markets, LLC (NQLX) announced today the addition of ten new single stock futures beginning December 17, 2002.
IPE Natural Gas Futures Achieve Record Volumes On ICE Patform

Date 13/12/2002

On Thursday 12 December, IPE Natural Gas futures traded the equivalent of 5,270 monthly lots (160 million therms). This record on the ICE platform builds on what has already been a record start to the month with 15,950 lots (480 million therms) trading in the first four days of December. Of particular significance during the day was the spread of volume across the forward curve, the level of spread trades and the execution of half the volume during the morning session.
ICEX: Most Traded Companies For The First Half Of 2003

Date 13/12/2002

ICEX has selected the most traded shares for the first half of 2003. The method for selection is in line with the practice in the other NOREX exchanges. The selection of most traded shares is reviewed twice a year for the periods beginning 1 January and 1 July each year. The basis for selection is the turnover in the previous twelve months and the market value at the end of last month. The conditions are variable in order to reflect the market conditions at each time.
ICEX News And Views - December 2002

Date 13/12/2002

Take-over bid regulations, new index information product of ICEX and the closing dates during Christmas and New Year is the subject of this issue.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority: Launching Of Exchange Fund Bills And Notes Fixings On Reuters

Date 13/12/2002

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announced today (Friday) that the HKMA will make available to the market daily a set of official reference prices and yields for benchmark Exchange Fund Bills and Notes (the 'EFBN fixings') commencing 16 December 2002. The availability of a set of representative and widely accepted EFBN fixings will enhance the credibility of the Hong Kong dollar benchmark yield curve and be conducive to the development of the Hong Kong dollar debt market.

Growth Leads NZSE's Agenda For Equities Market Restructure

Date 13/12/2002

At a presentation in Auckland this morning, the NZSE outlined a proposal for the restructuring of New Zealand's Equities Markets. The primary goal of the revised plan is to fuel growth in the market, by supporting and developing New Zealand's unique business infrastructure.
Euronext Reports Q3 And YTD 2002 Results: Strong Revenue Growth Combined With Good Cost Controls Leads To Improved EBIT

Date 13/12/2002

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Deutsche Börse Decides Further Details for Index Family In the Framework Of Its New Equity Market Segmentation

Date 13/12/2002

On Friday, index provider Deutsche Börse decided on further details of the rules applying to its new index family. These rules form the basis for the new index model and are part of the new segmentation for its equity market. The new segmentation goes into effect on January 1, the new index world is being implemented as of March 24. The rules are the basis on which index decisions are made.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. "Seat" Sold For More Than $1 Million, Setting Record

Date 13/12/2002

Today, Dec. 13, 2002, a CME membership (full seat) on Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and its associated Class B-1 and 17,999 restricted Class A shares of CME Holdings Inc. was sold for $1,050,000 - the first time a full membership has sold for more than $1 million. This sale surpasses the previous high price of $980,000 for a full seat paid on Dec. 6.
CBOT Mini-Sized Dow Sets A New Open Interest Record

Date 13/12/2002

A new Open Interest record in the CBOT® mini-sized DowSM was set on December 12, 2002 at 22,384 contracts, surpassing the previous record of 21,138 set on September 18, 2002. Overall, the CBOT Dow futures complex open interest rose to 60,937 contracts.