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Canadian Climate Exchange

Date 05/02/2003

WCE Holdings Inc. today announced the creation of Canadian Climate Exchange Inc. (CCE). CCE will examine and develop market-based solutions for the reduction of greenhouse gases. In particular, CCE will explore the concept and creation of an emissions exchange in Canada. CCE intends to participate actively in industry and government discussions examining emissions trading as part of the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol in Canada.
BrokerTec Futures Exchange Presidents' Day Holiday

Date 05/02/2003

BrokerTec Futures Exchange (BTEX) will close for trading of all futures contracts on Friday, February 14, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. (New York time). BTEX will remain closed on Monday, February 17, 2003, and will reopen for trading at 2:00 a.m. (New York time) on Tuesday, February 18, 2003.
ASX Share Ownership Survey - 2002 Findings

Date 05/02/2003

Half of all adult Australians - more than 7 million people - own shares, according to the latest national survey of share ownership. And 37% of the adult population - more than 5 million Australians - continue to own and manage their own share portfolio.
Tokyo Stock Exchange: Revision Of Market Information

Date 04/02/2003

Currently, in order to allow investors to make informed investment decisions, TSE provides the 3 best bid/offer quotes for each stock not only to TSE trading participants but to other investors as well.
The Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong Names New Chairman Of Listing Committee

Date 04/02/2003

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, announced today (Tuesday) the appointment of Marvin Cheung as the new Chairman of the Main Board's Listing Committee, effective 1 January 2003. Listing Committee members, Moses Cheng was named Deputy Chairman of the Main Board's Listing Committee, effective 20 January 2003 and Angelina Lee was appointed Deputy Chairman of the GEM Listing Committee effective 31 December 2002.

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Submits Petition For Rulemaking With Securities And Exchange Commission Calling For SEC To Ban Exchange-Sponsored Options Payment For Order Flow Programs

Date 04/02/2003

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange submitted a petition today to the Securities and Exchange Commission formally requesting the SEC to take action to ban exchange-sponsored options payment for order flow programs.
SWX Monthly Report January 2003

Date 04/02/2003

The SWX Monthly Report with statistics as at January 2003 can be accessed by clicking here.
Sugar No. 11 Contract At NYBOT Breaks Another Record

Date 04/02/2003

The New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) announced today another new open interest record for its World Sugar futures contract of 273,716 contracts set on February 3, 2003, replacing the previous record of 271,722 contracts established January 31, 2003.
SEC Adopts Fund Custody Rule Changes, Proposes Fund And Adviser Compliance Rules, Solicits Comment On Increased Private Sector Compliance Role

Date 04/02/2003

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to adopt changes in rules on ways investment companies maintain assets with U.S. securities depositories. The Commission also voted to propose new rules and rule amendments that would require investment companies and investment advisers to implement measures reasonably designed to prevent violations of applicable provisions of the securities laws. Finally, the Commission decided to solicit comment from the public concerning possible expansion of
Russell 2000® Index Futures Mark 10th Anniversary Of Trading On CME

Date 04/02/2003

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) and Frank Russell Company today marked the 10th anniversary of trading for futures and options on futures on the Russell 2000® Index, an index based on small-capitalization stocks.