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Decimals Now The Language Of Choice At US Listed Exchanges - Conversion Of Remaining Issues Proceeded Smoothly

Date 31/01/2001

After more than 200 years of "eighths" and "halves," the floors of the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange, the regionals, and the options exchanges resonated with the sounds of decimals when trading opened. The conversion to decimal pricing, which began on August 28, was completed for issues listed on the exchanges on Monday January 29. Reports from all the exchanges indicate that there were no issues with the conversion of open orders over the weekend, and that the first hou
The Central Bank Of Iceland Auctions Repurchase Agreements For 24 Billion Krónur

Date 30/01/2001

The Central Bank of Iceland held a weekly auction of repurchase agreements on January 30 of the maturity of 14 days. The auction was a fixed rate one at 11.4 per cent p.a. Offers were made for a total amount of 24 billion krónur resulting in repurchase contracts for that amount.
Singapore Exchange Limited Appoints New Heads For Securities Trading And Derivatives Clearing

Date 30/01/2001

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) today announced the appointment of Mr Gan Seow Ann and Mr John Duggan to head its Securities Trading (SGX-ST) and Derivatives Clearing (SGX-DC) divisions respectively.
Nymex Chairman Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection

Date 30/01/2001

New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., Chairman Daniel Rappaport this morning informed the Exchange executive committee that he will not seek reelection for a fifth term as chairman.
Nymex Announces Series Of Palladium Margin Increases

Date 30/01/2001

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., will increase the margins on its February and March 2001 palladium futures contracts as of the close of business on February 2, 9, and 16.

HKEx Co-sponsors International Conference In London

Date 30/01/2001

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited is co-sponsoring the first ever meeting of the world’s securities industry infrastructure leaders. The conference will take place in London on 1 and 2 February. Kwong Ki-chi, chief executive of HKEx, will deliver a speech at the conference.
EEX Derivatives Market Starts March 1st - First Integrated Spot And Futures Market - More Than Twenty Participants Already Technically Linked - Energy Sector Will Be One Of The Largest Trading Markets After Financial Market - Broad Support From Energy Sec

Date 30/01/2001

Derivatives trading in electricity at EEX, the European Energy Exchange, will be launched on March 1, 2001. This will make EEX the first exchange in Germany to offer derivatives trading in electricity. The company made the announcement at a press conference in Zurich on Tuesday January 30. More than 20 participants from five countries are technically linked to the EEX system. The goal of EEX is to build up the leading derivatives market for electricity in Europe, in addition to a leading spot ma
Closure Of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange February 1

Date 30/01/2001

The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) wishes to announce that the offices of the KLSE and its Group of Companies will be closed on Thursday, 1 February 2001 in conjunction with Federal Territory Day.
Nymex To Raise Propane Futures Margins

Date 29/01/2001

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., will increase the margins at the close of business tomorrow on its propane futures contract to $2,500 from $1,900 for clearing members; to $2,750 from $2,090 for members; and to $3,375 from $2,565 for customers.
New ADX Board Directors Strengthen Corporate Mix

Date 29/01/2001

Two highly respected national business executives - who contributed significantly to the direction and continuing success of leading companies AMP and Brambles - have been appointed directors of the Australian Derivatives Exchange (ADX).