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SEC Orders Securities Markets To Begin Trading In Decimals On July 3, 2000

Date 31/01/2000

The Securities and Exchange Commission on January 28 ordered the securities markets to begin quoting securities prices in decimals by July 3, 2000. The Commission order requires the markets to submit a decimals pricing implementation plan within 45 days and requires the options and equities markets to phase in decimal pricing by year end. During the phase-in period the markets can quote equity securities in price increments of up to 5 cents. The markets must also create and conduct a pilot progr
Research Published By The London Stock Exchange Highlights Benefits Of Abolishing Stamp Duty

Date 31/01/2000

New research published today by the London Stock Exchange highlights the implications for the economy of abolishing stamp duty on share trading.
Ole Lund To Resign As Chairman Of The Oslo Stock Exchange Board

Date 31/01/2000

Mr Ole Lund has decided to resign his position as the Chairman of the Oslo Stock Exchange Board with immediate effect.
Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Update On Central Limit Order Book International

Date 31/01/2000

The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) has to date received enquiries on various aspects of the Central Limit Order Book International (CLOB) issue. The following is an update of the issues forwarded to the KLSE and our clarification.
CBOE Saddened By Loss Of Former Chairman, James R. Kipp

Date 31/01/2000

James (Jim) R. Kipp, former Chairman of the Board of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), died January 27, 2000. Mr. Kipp was a founding member of the CBOE and also served as Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee in 1977. Kipp was a member and market maker on the trading floor from the time the Exchange began in 1973 until his recent retirement at the end of 1999. Kipp also served as a Governor at the Midwest Stock Exchange from 1970 to 1972.

Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 30/01/2000

Last week's losses were reversed as the market rebounded with a 1% jump from the previous week's close.
Botswana Stock Exchange Company News - Regent Undervalued Assets Africa Fund

Date 30/01/2000

The investment fund Regent Undervalued Assets Africa Fund is suspended from the Botswana Stock Exchange.
The Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong Invites Claims From Win Successful's Clients

Date 28/01/2000

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong yesterday (Thursday) invited claims against the Unified Exchange Compensation Fund for losses incurred by clients of Win Successful Securities Limited.
The Nasdaq Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks For January 2000

Date 28/01/2000

As of mid-January, short interest in 3,775 Nasdaq National Market® securities totaled 2,358,372,678 compared with 2,316,178,839 shares in 3,772 National Market issues for the month of December.
Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Action against Exchange Member B.N.P. Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, its Dealing Director And Its Authorised Clerk

Date 28/01/2000

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong announces that on March 31 and June 4, 1999, the Disciplinary Committee heard the cases of the Member, B.N.P. Securities (Hong Kong) Limited (the Company), its Dealing Director, Mr Muzika, Yann Alexandre F. (Mr Muzika), and its Authorised Clerk, Mr Chu Leung Ching, Gary (Mr Chu). The Disciplinary Committee found a charge against each of the Company, Mr Muzika and Mr Chu for breach of the Rules of the Exchange proved.