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Tokyo Stock Exchange Announces Launch Date Of Basis And Block Trading for JGB

Date 21/02/2001

The Tokyo Stock Exchange has decided to introduce Basis and Block Trading for JGB futures on April 9, 2001 in order to satisfy the diversifying needs of market users, and to enhance the convenience of JGB Futures as a hedging tool. Basis trading will allow the execution of cash JGB and JGB futures trades simultaneously; and block trading is expected to contribute to the smoother execution of large cross-transactions.
Stock Exchange Of Thailand To Host Investor Fair In June Aiming To Expand Investor Base - Spotlighting Capital Market Investment Opportunities - Cultivating Public Interest In Alternative Ways To Invest - Bringing Investors And Market Players Together

Date 21/02/2001

In another hands-on project to grow its investor base, the Stock Exchange of Thailand in June will host an investor fair highlighting the appeal of capital market investment, an investment alternative not to be missed. This SET-hosted event targets potential investors, headlining the many advantages of capital market investment. Investor Fair visitors can expect the most current and top-flight information intended to assure their long-term readiness to invest wisely, especially as they decide
Standard & Poor's - Index Change To TSE 300 Capped Index.

Date 21/02/2001

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces that effective after the close of business on Wednesday, February 21, 2001, the following change will take place in the TSE 300 Capped Index. The weight of Nortel Networks Corporation (TSE: NT) will increase by approximately 5.22% in the TSE 300 Capped Index. The relative weight change reflects an adjustment to the float shares pursuant to TSE 300 Capped Index methodology.
SFC Oversight, Supervision Of Exchange Participants And Market Surveillance The Memorandum Of Understanding Between The Securities And Futures Commission And Hong Kong Exchanges And Clearing Limited

Date 21/02/2001

The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) yesterday in Hong Kong. The signatories to the MOU were Mr Andrew Sheng, Chairman of the SFC, and Mr Charles Lee, Chairman of HKEx
New participant On SWX: Direkt Anlage Bank (Schweiz) AG, Bäch

Date 21/02/2001

The SWX Swiss Exchange has accepted Direkt Anlage Bank (Schweiz) AG, Bäch, as a participant. The new participant will commence trading activities on the SWX platform on Thursday, 22 February 2001.

Nasdaq.com Begins Providing Key Market Data, Custom Logo Ticker To New Oracle Business Homepage

Date 21/02/2001

The Nasdaq Stock Market® announced today that its flagship Web site www.nasdaq.com will provide the new Oracle.com-an internet portal launched today for the business user-delayed quotation data, powerful stock charting capabilities, and a co-branded version of its Custom Stock Logo Ticker.
IPE Announces Launch Date For Electricity Futures Trading

Date 21/02/2001

The IPE will launch its Electricity futures contract on Monday 19 March 2001. This launch date is subject to Government confirmation, expected on Friday 16 March, that the go live date for the New Electricity Trading Arrangements (NETA) is still targeted for 27 March 2001.
EEX Futures Market With Market Makers From The Start - Trading Fees For The Derivatives Market

Date 21/02/2001

On Wednesday, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) released further details about the electricity futures market that will be launched on March 1st. So-called Designated Market Makers will form an integral part of the derivatives market, and provide for liquidity in the trading of futures on electricity. Designated Market Makers have an obligation to quote binding bid and ask prices.
Biography Of David J. Vitale, CBOT President And CEO

Date 21/02/2001

David J. Vitale was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Chicago Board of Trade on February 20, 2001. In addition to serving as a member of the CBOT®’s Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Mr. Vitale also serves as President and CEO on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the MidAmerica Commodity Exchange, an affiliate of the CBOT®.
WCE Membership Votes to Demutualize - Historic Not-For-Profit Agricultural Commodity Exchange

Date 20/02/2001

The Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) today announced that the membership of the 114-year-old institution has voted with a strong majority of 178 to 36 to demutualize the Exchange.