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Ljubljana Stock Exchange: Electronic Information Dissemination System "SEOnet" -

Date 21/01/2002

On Tuesday, 15 January 2002, a new system of electronic information dissemination - SEOnet was launched by the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, Inc. Introduction of the new service was additionally supported by the adoption of the Securities Market Agency (SMA) decree on the amendments of the by-law on obligatory public announcements, which now enables the public announcements of issuers, both in electronic manner and in the printed form, to be practically on an equal footing. At the moment, the SEOnet
HKEx: Consultation Paper On Proposed Amendments To The Listing Rules Relating To Corporate Governance Issues

Date 21/01/2002

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), published today (Monday) a Consultation Paper on Proposed Amendments to the Listing Rules Relating to Corporate Governance Issues.
HKEx Revises Organisational Structure

Date 21/01/2002

Revisions to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx)'s organisational structure will take effect on 1 February as part of the company's implementation of its new strategic plan. The strategic plan was formulated in the second half of last year with the help of international management consultants, McKinsey & Company.
Euronext Launches NextWeather Weather Indices

Date 21/01/2002

Since the begining of the year, Euronext and Météo-France have joined forces to calculate six weather indices daily for a new generation of economic indicators called NextWeather.
Eurex Bonds Starts Off The New Business Year With Comprehensive Initiatives - Expanded Product Portfolio - Opens Up Platform For Further Banks And Trading Houses - German Finance Agency Technically Connected As New Participant

Date 21/01/2002

The electronic trading platform Eurex Bonds, which is operated jointly by the international derivatives exchange Eurex and major bond-trading houses, has started off the new business year with numerous innovations: New products and technical access alternatives as well as an expansion of the participant and shareholder group are intended to contribute further to the company's success.

Dr Jungho Kang To Resign As CEO & President of The Kosdaq Stock Market, Inc.

Date 21/01/2002

The Kosdaq Stock Market, Inc announced the resignation of Dr Jungho Kang as President & CEO with immediate effect. Dr Kang has been appointed as Chairman & CEO of the Korea Futures Exchange and will assume responsibilities on January 21. He will be succeeding Mr. In Won Lee who announced his retirement last December.
Deutsche Börse Rejects Porsche's Criticism Of Quarterly Reports - Index Decisions Are Based On Transparent Rules - Quarterly Reports International Standard For Investor Information

Date 21/01/2002

Deutsche Börse has rejected the criticism voiced by Porsche CEO Wiedeking as inaccurate and unjustified. According to agency reports, Wiedeking had criticized the quarterly reporting obligations on Friday and accused Deutsche Börse of basing the rules for inclusion in its indexes on a profit-making interest.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange: Changed Date For The Publication Of The Annual Accounts For 2001 And Financial Calendar 2002

Date 21/01/2002

The Copenhagen Stock Exchange brings forward the date for the holding of the Board meeting, where the results of 2001 will be discussed, to 4 February 2002 against 5 February as previously announced. In connection with the meeting the annual report and accounts will be published electronically.
Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 21/01/2002

The market continued to defy gravity as it broke yet another key level of 2500 to close at 2508.13 as four counters hit new record highs.
David F. Denison, James P. Gorman, And Seth Waugh To Fill SIA Board Vacancies - Stephen Lessing Named Vice Chairman Of Board

Date 19/01/2002

The Securities Industry Association has named three industry executives to fill vacancies on its board of directors. Stephen Lessing, managing director, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc., who is currently on the board, will assume the vice chairmanship, which was vacated by E. Stanley O’Neal, president and chief operating officer, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.