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NASD Restructuring Wins In Landslide Vote Of The Members - 84 Percent Of Those Voting, Vote "For" - Highest Member Turnout Ever - "Green Light" For Spinning Off The Nasdaq Stock Market

Date 15/04/2000

The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®), membership voted overwhelmingly in favor of the NASD restructuring at a special meeting today in Washington, D.C., concluding a five-week, voting process. In the NASD's highest member voting turnout ever, more than 80 percent of those voting were in favor of the restructuring.
Minneapolis Grain Exchange President And CEO Announces Retirement

Date 15/04/2000

James H. Lindau, president and CEO of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange since 1988, announced to the board of directors April 13 his retirement, effective May 31, 2000. Under Lindau's leadership, futures trading volume increased dramatically and the Exchange has been fully profitable without any member assessments. At one of the smallest exchanges, where the challenge to grow and gain market share is difficult, he directed focus to the flagship hard red spring wheat contract. By ensuring the contr
Johannesburg Stock Exchange Appointment Of Directors

Date 15/04/2000

The JSE is pleased to announce the promotion of four of its Executive Committee members to Directors with effect from 1 May 2000. These are: John Burke - Director: Listings (responsibilities include: New Products, Corporate Finance, Technical, Listings Administration and SENS); Nicky Newton-King - Director: Business Development and Legal Counsel (responsibilities include Legal Counsel, New Business, Data Services, Human Resources and FIBV liaison); Richard Miller - Director: Information Technol
Donovan Resigns From Chicago Board Of Trade

Date 15/04/2000

Thomas R. Donovan, who has served as President and CEO of the Chicago Board of Trade since 1982, has announced his resignation. He will retain the title of President Emeritus of the CBOT.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange Announces Transfer of Bond Trading from ELECTRA to SAXESS

Date 15/04/2000

In the 4th quarter of 2000, bonds are transferred from the present ELECTRA trading system to the SAXESS trading system. In June 1999, trading in equities listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange was moved to SAXESS.

CBOE Daily Volume Sets New Record

Date 15/04/2000

Trading volume at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) set a new record yesterday amidst heavy trading in options on the Nasdaq 100 Index (DJX) and Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX). An estimated 2,363,737 option contracts traded today, topping the previous record of 2,336,415 option contracts, which was set on Friday, March 16, 2000. Other volume leaders included options on the S&P 500 Index (SPX), as well as options on America Online (AOL), CISCO Systems (CSCO) and Microsoft (MSF
Act To Amend The Danish Securities Trading Act

Date 15/04/2000

On 11 April 2000, the Danish Parliament passed a bill to amend the Danish Securities Trading Act. The amendments involve a simplification of the rules, final settlement and collateral and intercompany transactions.
SFE To Base New Futures Contract On S&P/ASX 200

Date 14/04/2000

The Sydney Futures Exchange (SFE) has selected the S&P/ASX 200 index as the basis for its new SPI® replacement contract.
Osaka Mercantile Exchange RSS3 Futures And Rubber Index Futures Weekly Report

Date 14/04/2000

On April 3, despite the yen's sharp rise, OME RSS3 futures opened mixed in a narrow same range as players took a wait-and-see attitude.
Osaka Mercantile Exchange Aluminium Futures Weekly Report

Date 14/04/2000

On April 3, OME Aluminium futures opened marginally lower carrying over the weak sentiment that prevailed from the end of last week with distant March contract at 162.4 yen, down 2.3 yen from the last Friday's close on long-liquidation. In the afternoon, distant month extended the loss to 161.0 yen on bears' selling reflecting increasingly bearish prospect as the yen soared up to the 102 yen level amid the easier tone in LME Aluminium.