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SGX And ASX Launch Co-Trading Link

Date 20/12/2001

With the launch of the SGX-ASX co-trading linkage, the first such facility in the world, investors in Singapore and Australia are now able to co-trade selected securities in each other's market directly. You may VIEW SGX CEO's address at the launch event or click HERE to find out more about the co-trading link.
SET: 150 Listed Companies Can Repurchase Shares. Rules Now Effective

Date 20/12/2001

The Senior Vice President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Ms Patareeya Benjapolchai, has announced that the SET has already issued guidelines for listed companies to repurchase their shares in addition to the details on share repurchases in the ministry regulations. These new practices will start from this December onwards.
Program Trading Averaged 26.8 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Dec. 3-7, 2001

Date 20/12/2001

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for Dec. 3-7, 2001.
NYMEX: Exchange Acquires Confirmation Clearing Corp.

Date 20/12/2001

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., has purchased the assets of Confirmation Clearing Corp., a firm that provides software to confirm over-the-counter (OTC) energy transactions.
NYBOT Announces Two New Records For Russell 1000 Index

Date 20/12/2001

The New York Board of Trade (NYBOT®) announced a one-day volume record of 35,745 Russell 1000 futures contracts traded at its Long Island City facility on Monday, December 17, 2001. Additionally, futures open interest for the Russell reached a record level of 60,662 contracts.

Nordic Market Surveillance Strengthened

Date 20/12/2001

Oslo Børs has entered into an agreement to supply its obSurveX market surveillance product to Stockholmsbörsen. This service - operation of market surveillance system and access to specialised resources regarding alarm development etc - can be adapted for use with most trading systems, and has recently been adapted for use with the Saxess trading system. Oslo Børs operates a market surveillance function that is highly advanced by international standards, and the agreement with Stockholmsbörsen r
New York Stock Exchange Issues Monthly Short Interest Report

Date 20/12/2001

The New York Stock Exchange today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of Dec. 14, 2001, reflecting transactions through Dec. 11, 2001.
Nasdaq President Richard G. Ketchum Named As Equities Achiever Of 2001 By Equities Magazine

Date 20/12/2001

Equities Magazines has announced that Nasdaq's President Richard G. Ketchum is being honored this year as its "Equities Achiever of 2001." The selection is made each year by a panel of 12 judges on the person that "…has done the most to improve the equities markets by helping to make them safer, more efficient, reliable and attractive for investors."
London Stock Exchange Reports Record Trading Year On Its Markets - £12m Investment In SETS Trebles Capacity

Date 20/12/2001

The London Stock Exchange today announced a record trading year in 2001. The number of trades was 22 per cent higher than the year 2000, which itself was a record year.
KCBT Changes End-Of-Month Closing Time For Value Line' Futures Contract

Date 20/12/2001

The Kansas City Board of Trade has amended the closing time for the Value Line' stock index futures contract on the last business day of each calendar month.