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CME Contract Specifications Changes: S&P/TOPIX 150 Futures

Date 19/03/2002

The CME Contract Specifications pages on the CME's Web site have been updated to reflect the following: Trading in the S&P/TOPIX 150 futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange commenced at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, March 18, 2002. This contract will be available for trading exclusively on the Globex electronic trading platform.
CME Announces Officer Promotions

Date 19/03/2002

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) has announced the promotions of two employees to Managing Director and four additional employees to officers of the corporation. In announcing the promotions, CME President and CEO Jim McNulty said, "These promotions affirm CME's commitment to promoting outstanding individuals within the organization based on merit and performance, and I congratulate them on their achievements. They also represent CME's affirmation of the significant roles technology and so
CFTC Obtains Dismissal Of Martin Armstrong's Appeal For Release From Confinement

Date 19/03/2002

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), together with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and court-appointed Receiver Alan Cohen of O'Melveny & Myers, prevailed on March 18, 2002, in a federal appeal brought by financier Martin Armstrong to obtain his release from confinement for civil contempt of court. Mr. Armstrong has been incarcerated by a federal district judge for over 26 months for failing to produce $14.9 million in missing assets, assets which the CFTC, the SEC,
Archipelago, REDIBook Complete Merger

Date 19/03/2002

Archipelago and REDIBook, two of the leading electronic communications networks (ECNs), yesterday announced the closing of their November 29 announced merger. This transaction will seamlessly combine the two fastest growing pools of liquidity into one fully integrated trading platform.
Smooth Operations, Positive Performance For Mesdaq Market

Date 18/03/2002

The establishment of the Mesdaq Market at Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) saw smooth operations until close of trading at 5:00 p.m. today.

SEC Announces Reporting Requirements For Companies

Date 18/03/2002

The Securities and Exchange Commission today released the orders and rules it announced on March 14, 2002. The Commission issued these orders and rules to assure a continuing and orderly flow of information to investors and the U.S. capital markets in light of the indictment of Arthur Andersen LLP.
Mesdaq Market At KLSE - Single Malaysian Exchange Established

Date 18/03/2002

With the establishment of the Mesdaq Market at Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE), a single Malaysian exchange under the auspices of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange group is established.
HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Three-Year Exchange Fund Note Futures

Date 18/03/2002

Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), announced today (Monday) that with effect from the commencement of trading on Tuesday, 19 March 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 methodolo
HEX Enters Into Strategic Co-Operation With Riga Stock Exchange And Latvian Central Depository

Date 18/03/2002

HEX Group is entering into strategic co-operation with Riga Stock Exchange (RSE) and Latvian Central Depository (LCD). The aim of the co-operation is to create a well-functioning Latvian securities market infrastructure and increase the visibility of Latvian companies and liquidity of their shares. The co-operation is a logical continuation of HEX's Baltic strategy, which aims to create a well-functioning marketplace for the leading Baltic companies.
CME Appoints Mark Blundell Managing Director Of European Office

Date 18/03/2002

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) has named Mark Blundell as Managing Director, CME Europe, based in London. The appointment is effective immediately.