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369 Billion Euros In Turnover On The German Stock Exchanges In April - Xetra Record In MDAX Stocks - Second-Strongest Month In Exchange-Traded Funds

Date 02/05/2001

A total volume of 368.6 billion euros was traded on the German stock exchanges in April, about 16 percent less than in the previous month. The total for April comprises some 286.6 billion euros in equities, warrants and exchange-traded funds and about 80 billion euros in fixed-income securities. Roughly 90 percent of the volume traded in equities nationwide is now being posted through Xetra and on the floor of FWB, the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
TSE And CDNX Sign Acquisition Agreement

Date 01/05/2001

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) and the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) have executed an acquisition agreement for CDNX to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the TSE. The closing of the deal is subject to a shareholder vote and receipt of regulatory approvals.
Helen Kearns Named President Of Nasdaq Canada

Date 01/05/2001

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., (Nasdaq®) today announced that Helen M. Kearns has been named President of Nasdaq CanadaSM . Ms. Kearns will be responsible for leading the overall operation, growth, and development of the company. Nasdaq Canada was launched by the Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. in November 2000 to provide Canadian investors with a new opportunity to invest in high-growth Canadian companies, U.S. and non-U.S. securities, and to provide Canadians with the ability to raise capital more e
Euronext Amsterdam And Association Of Hoeklieden Reach Agreement On Claim

Date 01/05/2001

Euronext Amsterdam and the Association of Hoeklieden (Vereniging van Hoeklieden) in Amsterdam have reached agreement on arrangements regarding the abolition of the capacity of hoekman at Euronext Amsterdam’s stock market. This issue is related to the plans to replace TSA with NSC, the new trading system.
CME Volume Rises 63.6 Percent In April - GLOBEX®2 Volume Increases 165 Percent

Date 01/05/2001

Trading volume on Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) in April rose 63.6 percent to 31.8 million contracts, a new record for any April. Year-to-date volume of 124.5 million contracts represents an increase of 58.1 percent over 2000.

CBOT Fed Funds Settle At 95.20

Date 01/05/2001

The April 2001 30-Day Federal Funds futures contract cash settled on May 1 at a final settlement price of 95.20 for an effective average overnight rate of 4.80 percent during the delivery month.
April Brings Historic Increases For KCBT Wheat Futures And Options Volume

Date 01/05/2001

The Kansas City Board of Trade continues to set new monthly records in the wheat futures and options contracts. During the month of April wheat futures volume traded was 216,816 contracts, which breaks the previous April record of 203,992 contracts, set in April 1999, by 6.3 percent. Year-to-date wheat futures volume is 9 percent ahead of last year.
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Given Green Light For Listing Of New Canola Meal Futures Contract

Date 30/04/2001

The Manitoba Securities Commission (MSC) has approved Winnipeg Commodity Exchange’s (WCE’s) application for a new canola meal futures contract, which will be listed on the Exchange effective with the Oct 01 contract.
Singapore Exchange Derivatives Trading Wins Another Award For Best Derivatives Exchange

Date 30/04/2001

Singapore Exchange Derivatives Trading (SGX-DT), a subsidiary of Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX), has been awarded Best Derivatives Exchange for its performance in 2000, by The Asset Magazine
CME Establishes New Customer-Focused Products And Services Division

Date 30/04/2001

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) today announced the establishment of a new Products and Services Division that will integrate various areas within the exchange in a further effort to provide comprehensive support to its customers.