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CBOT Members Pass Proposition To Reduce Size Of Board

Date 13/10/2000

The Chicago Board of Trade membership today voted to amend the CBOT®’s Charter allowing for a reduction in the size of the CBOT®’s Board of Directors and Nominating Committee.
Program Trading Averaged 21.4 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Oct. 2-Oct. 6

Date 12/10/2000

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for Oct. 2-Oct. 6.
NYSE Launches FIX Service - Exchange Adopts Industry Standard Financial Information Exchange (FIX) Protocol For Orders And Reports Via Its NYSE Common Access Point Network

Date 12/10/2000

The New York Stock Exchange has launched a new service via its NYSE Common Access Point (NYSE CAP) network that allows orders and reports to be transmitted to and from the Exchange using the industry-standard Financial Information Exchange (FIX) protocol, marking the first large-scale deployment of the FIX protocol by an Exchange.
NASD Board Approves Creation Of New Order Delivery System For OTC Bulletin Board

Date 12/10/2000

The National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD®) today announced that the NASD Board of Governors has approved a proposal to create an automated order delivery system for the OTC Bulletin Board® (OTCBB). The need for an automated system arose because of a significant increase in trading activity in the over-the-counter market. The system-which will promote a more efficient market and enhance investor protection-requires approval from the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange - Edge For Listed Companies Which Protect Investor Interest

Date 12/10/2000

Public listed companies should deem it essential to cultivate the practice of protecting investor interest as a competitive edge and a distinguishing factor which contribute to the quality of these companies.

FTSE Launch TMT Index

Date 12/10/2000

FTSE, the international index company, today announce the launch of the FTSE TMT Index, a designated Technology, Media and Telecommunications index suitable for use by institutions, private investors and unit trust fund managers. It will track the performance of all qualifying UK Technology, Media and Telecommunications companies.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange: New Trading Functionality On The Equity Market

Date 12/10/2000

The Copenhagen Stock Exchange will implement the new trading functions, linked orders, combination orders and average price matching on the Danish equity market on Monday 30 October 2000.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange Cancellation Of Bond And Share Transactions

Date 12/10/2000

The Copenhagen Stock Exchange has established new procedures to be followed when a party wishes to cancel a transaction executed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. The procedures apply to bond as well as share transactions.
CME E-mini S&P 500, E-mini Nasdaq 100 Futures Set Volume Records

Date 12/10/2000

Trading volume in E-mini S&P 500 and E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures rose sharply yesterday to set new records, as 132,063 E-mini S&P 500 futures and 88,841 E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures changed hands.
CBOT Hosts Crop Report Briefing On October 12

Date 12/10/2000

The Chicago Board of Trade conducted one in its series of crop briefings on October 12 for the media and members following release of U.S. Department of Agriculture of crop production and supply/demand data.