FTSE Mondo Visione Exchanges Index:

News Centre

News

CBOT 5-Year Swap Contract Has Successful Debut

Date 24/06/2002

The Chicago Board of Trade 5-Year Swap contract began trading on Friday, June 21, 2002. The estimated volume is 1,723 contracts, or a notional amount of $172.3 million. The 10-Year Swap contract, which the CBOT launched last October, traded an estimated 2,208 contracts, or a notional amount of $220.8 million.
Carr Futures Connects Directly To The Sydney Futures Exchange Via The Chicago Communications Hub Providing Customers With Direct Electronic Access

Date 24/06/2002

SFE Corporation Limited (holding company for the Sydney Futures Exchange) is pleased to announce the introduction of direct trading access to its Australian derivative products in the United States via the front end trading system provided by Carr Futures, Inc.
Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 24/06/2002

The bulls are in retreat for the second week running and the market lost a further 1%, closing on 2530.84.
The Launch Of TSX Datalinx<SUP>TM</SUP> - Canada's One Stop Shop For Market Data Information

Date 21/06/2002

The TSX Group today welcomes to its corporate brand family, TSX Datalinx, the new name for the TSX's data business. TSX Datalinx will continue to provide market data products and services to customers across Canada and around the globe. With over 75 vendors distributing Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange trading information, TSX Datalinx today reaches an estimated 80,000 subscribers worldwide.
The Korea Futures Exchange Weekly Bulletin June 10 To June 14 2002

Date 21/06/2002

On Thursday, June 14, all of Korean financial markets including KOFEX closed because of the local poll.After it slightly went up during the previous week, the KTB futures market showed a mild but constant downward movement during the four trading days of the week. In the USD/KRW F/X futures market, the lead month contract USD206 increased by KRW 8.5 or 0.69 percent during the week.

SWX Swiss Exchange Sanctions Think Tools For Violation Of Provisions On Ad Hoc Publicity

Date 21/06/2002

The Disciplinary Commission of SWX has determined that, on 21 August 2001, Think Tools violated the provisions on ad hoc publicity as set forth in Article 72 of the Listing Rules. On the aforementioned day, Think Tools informed during official trading hours a select audience (media and analysts conference) about a matter it expressly designated as a "new strategy". Prior to 10:00 am, initial information on the new strategy then became available in the electronic media. The price of the company's
Stockholmsbörsen Rejects Demand For VAT Repayment

Date 21/06/2002

Stockholmsbörsen yesterday received a writ from 20 banks and brokerages concerning a demand for the refund of value added tax paid during the years 1993 - 2000.
Statement From NYSE Chairman And CEO Dick Grasso On SEC's Proposed Rules On Accounting Profession Oversight Board

Date 21/06/2002

NYSE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dick Grasso issued the following statement today supporting the Securities and Exchange Commission's announcement of proposed rules creating an independent oversight board for the accounting profession.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P Canadian Indices - S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 21/06/2002

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index: The common shares of Gemini Energy Corp. (TSX:GNI) will be removed from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of business on Monday, June 24, 2002. The company's securities will be listed on the TSX at the opening on Tuesday, June 25, 2002.
Malaysia Derivatives Exchange: Action Part Of Routine Risk Management

Date 21/06/2002

Malaysia Derivatives Exchange Bhd (MDEX) announced today that any action taken by the Exchange in directing its Trading Members to limit the trading activity of their clients is part of the Exchange's routine risk management exercise.