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Amendments to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Listing Rules

Date 01/02/2000

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong wishes to announce the introduction of new provisions into the Exchange Listing Rules in connection with the publication on the Exchange's website of listing-related information on companies and amendments to the Chapter 6, Rule 2B.07(6) and Rule 2A.39 of the Exchange Listing Rules. The rule changes will come into effect on February 1, 2000.
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.