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Baltic Stock Exchanges Monthly Statistics April 2002

Date 27/05/2002

Riga In April, the total Latvian capital market trading amounted to EUR 38.06 (LVL 21.62) million, by 20% higher than previous month. Moreover, the turnover increase was observed in both shares and debt securities market segment; the volumes reached EUR 9.30 (LVL 5.28) million and EUR 28.76 (LVL 16.34) respectively. Price index RICI has shown notable growth already seven months in a row, starting the last October. During April, RICI appreciated by impressive 12.34 per cent or
ASX And IWL Sign Heads Of Agreement

Date 27/05/2002

Australian Stock Exchange Limited (ASX) and IWL Limited (IWL) have today taken an important step towards the use of IWL's FundLink software as core technology for ASX FundConnect, the unlisted managed funds transaction processing service ASX will roll out in early 2003.
Chairman And Chief Executive Officer Of American Stock Exchange Salvatore F. Sodano Promotes Corporate Governance In Chinese Capital Markets

Date 25/05/2002

During his keynote address at the WTO China Capital Markets Forum in Beijing on May 23, 2002, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the American Stock Exchange Salvatore F. Sodano underscored the need for further transparency and openness in the Chinese capital markets. The WTO China Capital Market Forum is part of the 5th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo. The event, which has the support of the Beijing Municipal Government and relevant Chinese Ministries, is one of the largest and m
The Nasdaq Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks For May 2002

Date 24/05/2002

As of mid-May, short interest in 3,272 Nasdaq National Market® securities totaled 4,207,388,124 shares compared with 4,088,289,561 shares in 3,310 National Market issues for the month of April.
The Korea Futures Exchange Weekly Bulletin May 13 To May 17

Date 24/05/2002

The KTB futures market inched up and down in a quite narrow range of 103.71 to 103.89. Following the strong downward trend that has continued since the beginning of April, the USD/KRW futures market showed a similar weakness this week.

Nymex Sets Margins For OTC Products For May 31 Launch

Date 24/05/2002

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., today announced the initial margins for the over-the-counter energy products it will launch on May 31.<
Nasdaq Approves Rule Changes To Modify Key Corporate Governance Standards

Date 24/05/2002

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq®) today announced that its board of directors has approved modifications to several important corporate governance standards. The rule changes will: Require shareholder approval for stock option plans that include executive officers or directors; Tighten the definition of an independent director; Require that related-party transactions be approved by an issuer's audit committee or comparable body; Clarify that a company can be delis
Nasdaq Appoints Thomas G. Stemberg, Thomas W. Weisel, And Mary Jo White To Board Of Directors At Annual Meeting

Date 24/05/2002

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., today announced the approval of its shareholders to appoint Thomas G. Stemberg, founder of Staples; Thomas W. Weisel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Weisel Partners; and Mary Jo White, former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and currently Chair of the Litigation Department at Debevoise & Plimpton, to the firm's Board of Directors. The nominations were voted on by shareholders at Nasdaq's annual meeting held yesterday at N
London Stock Exchange Establishes Nordic Presence

Date 24/05/2002

The London Stock Exchange announced today that it has established a local presence for the Nordic region, following 12 months of intense marketing activity and an increasing commitment to the region.
Euronext Welcomes Competition In Equity Trading, Recommending Regulatory Changes To Accommodate Internalisation

Date 24/05/2002

Euronext, which operates exchanges in five European countries, welcomes competition between order matching venues throughout Europe. This will facilitate choice and innovation.