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Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 28/05/2001

The market rose 1.3% on the back of excellent results from BIHL in what was otherwise a lacklustre four day trading week. The insurer was duly rewarded on its strong year end results as it jumped 6.9% or 90t to P13.85 on 19,458 shares immediately upon release of its results.
Botswana Stock Exchange Company news

Date 28/05/2001

BIHL once again posted impressive results for the full year to 31st March 2001. Recurring premium income was up a good 22% at P229.8m, with individual life showing strong growth of 32% at P162.7m. Total premium income, up 31% to P274.5m, was aided by growth of 119% to P44.7m in single premium income. However, total income was marginally down by 8% to P469m due mainly to lower unrealised investment returns, which fell 56% to P92.3m. The classification between realised and unrealised return from o
US CFTC Issues No-Action Letter For S&P/TOPIX 150 Index Features

Date 25/05/2001

The Tokyo Stock Exchange ("TSE") will launch S&P/TOPIX 150 Index Futures ("Futures") on June 11, 2001.
Stock Exchange Of Thailand Announces Two New Governors Elected

Date 25/05/2001

Mr. Vicharat Vichit-Vadakan, President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), revealed that in member company meeting No. 3/2544 on May 24, 2001 two member company representatives were elected to positions on the SET Board of Governors to replace Mr. Suwit Mapaisansin and Mr. Wiboon Perm-Arayawong, whose terms expired on May 27, 2001.
NYBOT Announces New Margin Requirements

Date 25/05/2001

The New York Board of Trade (NYBOT®) announced today the following new margin requirements for the Cantor Financial Futures Exchange (CFFE) and FINEX markets:

LIFFE To Extend Successful SWAPNOTE® Range - Over Half A Million Contracts Traded Since Launch

Date 25/05/2001

The London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE) today announced that in response to customer demand it plans to expand its Swapnote® product suite, which is supported by Garban Inter-capital plc.
Borsa Italiana Chooses OM To Power Idem - The Italian Derivatives Market

Date 25/05/2001

Borsa Italiana has signed an agreement with OM as IT partner and systems provider for its Derivatives Market Idem. OM will deliver its CLICK Exchange system by the end of 2001. The contract covers license, delivery project and support over 5 years for the CLICK Exchange system. In addition to the contract for a new system, Borsa Italiana has also contracted OM for continued support of the existing Derivatives Market system. The total order value is expected to exceed 115 MSEK.
AMEX Chairman And CEO Slavatore F. Sodano Named To Chinese Economic Zone Advisory Board By Beijing Mayor - Zhongguancun Science Park Is China’s Premiere High Tech Development Zone

Date 25/05/2001

American Stock Exchange Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Salvatore F. Sodano has been appointed to the Advisory Committee of Zhongguancun Science Park, the flagship development zone of China’s high tech sector.
The Nasdaq Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks For May 2001

Date 24/05/2001

As of mid-May, short interest in 3,692 Nasdaq National Market® securities totaled 3,677,981,001, compared with 3,727,791,239 shares in 3,698 National Market issues for the month of April.
Stock Exchange Of Thailand To Improve Listed Companies Minor Shareholdings Distribution

Date 24/05/2001

Mr. Surat Palalikit, Executive Vice President of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), disclosed that SET Board of Governors, on its extraordinary meeting on 23 May 2001, required the SET to consult with the Listed Companies Association in order to find ways of encouraging listed companies to increase minor shareholdings distribution to be greater than 10% of the paid-up capital.