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CBOT Moves Forward With a/c/e Software Enhancements

Date 07/06/2001

The Chicago Board of Trade announced today that software enhancements will be implemented to its electronic trading platform a/c/e--alliance/cbot/eurex. These enhancements will ensure all customers continued access to CBOT® and Eurex products through the a/c/e system as Eurex moves forward with its 5.0 Release this fall.
CBOE Announces Record Volume In Ishares (Sm) S&P 100® Index Fund (OEF)

Date 07/06/2001

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) today announced that for the third time in less than a week, volume in the iShares(SM) S&P 100® Index Fund (ticker symbol OEF) set a new record. Volume at CBOE in the OEF was 827,500 shares, beating the record of 707,300 shares that was established on Tuesday, June 5, 2001. The OEF iShares trade exclusively at CBOE and Wolverine Trading, L.P. is the Designated Primary Market Maker (DPM). Trading hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Central Time.
Borsa Italiana Monthly Key Figures – May 2001

Date 07/06/2001

Turnover for May was EUR 60,873.9 million. This compares to EUR 52,684.8 million in April. Domestic turnover in May was EUR 56,916.4 million, foreign turnover EUR 3,187.8 million, Nuovo Mercato, Domestic, EUR 707.8 million, Nuovo Mercato, Foreign, EUR 15.4 million and on the Ristretto market EUR 46.5 million.
Announcement Regarding Nedgraphics Holding N.V.

Date 07/06/2001

Euronext Amsterdam has studied the financial position of NedGraphics Holding N.V., which has an equity deficit. Following consultations with the company, Euronext Amsterdam has decided that NedGraphics has until 18 June 2001 (the date when formal approval is to be given for a private issue) to regain a positive equity position. Until that date, Euronext Amsterdam will not take any measures regarding the listing of the company.
Railtrack To Leave FTSE 100

Date 06/06/2001

FTSE, the global index group, today confirms that Railtrack Group plc will be deleted from the UK’s benchmark index. It will be replaced in the FTSE 100 by retailer Next plc. These changes were approved this afternoon at a regular quarterly meeting of FTSE’s independent practitioner Committee, and will be applied to the index at close of business on Friday 15th June.

London Stock Exchange Appoints New Chief Information Officer - Further Strengthening Its Executive Team

Date 06/06/2001

The London Stock Exchange today announced the appointment of David Lester as Chief Information Officer (CIO). The purpose of this new senior role will be to maintain, develop and exploit the Exchange's technology and information services.
Labuan International Financial Exchange Appoints General Manager

Date 06/06/2001

Labuan International Financial Exchange (LFX) wishes to announce the appointment of Mr. S. Loganathan as General Manager with effect from 1 June 2001.
Eurex Extends Trading Hours In Swiss Stock Options And Index Derivatives - As Of June 25, Trading Until 5:50 P.M. CET

Date 06/06/2001

On June 25, 2001, Eurex, the international derviatives market, is extending its trading hours for all Swiss equities and equity index derivatives from 4:50 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. CET. The announcement was made by the world's Number One derivatives exchange on Wednesday.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange: May Trading Volume Grew Considerably

Date 06/06/2001

In May 2001, equity trading amounted to DKK 68.5 billion, up 19 per cent on May 2000 and 34 per cent on April 2001, which only comprised 18 trading days. The value of average daily trading amounted to just under DKK 3.3 billion, a 15 per cent rise on April 2001 and a 25 per cent rise on May last year.
CBOT To Conduct Crop Report Briefing June 12

Date 06/06/2001

The Chicago Board of Trade on June 12 will conduct a press briefing for the media and members related to wheat production and grain/oilseed supply/demand reports, following release of the reports by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The briefing, presented by the Communications Department, will be held on the agricultural trading floor apron, at a new time, 8:15 a.m. (Chicago time), prior to the start of trading.