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SGX To Launch Indian Stock Index Futures On 25 Sep

Date 21/08/2000

The Singapore Exchange Derivatives Trading Limited (SGX-DT) announced today that it will launch the SGX S&P CNX Nifty Index futures contract on 25 September 2000.
HKFE Panel Sees Three-month HIBOR Rising

Date 21/08/2000

The Hong Kong Futures Exchange's (HKFE) panel of forecasters from 10 banks predicts that with the demand for interbank funds likely to rise in the next few months due to further expansion of the local economy, the three-month Hong Kong interbank offered rate (HIBOR) will be higher on 16 October compared to its 15 August level. The panel also sees one-month HIBOR rising between now and mid-October. Both forecasts appear in the latest edition of the HKFE's "HIBOR Futures Market Update" newslette
Cyprus Stock Exchange Monthly Bulletin For July 2000

Date 21/08/2000

During July there was a slight decrease in the General Price Index but also in the value of shares traded compared to June. The various figures and statistics are analysed below:
Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 21/08/2000

There was very little activity on the market as the major players sat on the sidelines looking for direction with the index lower by 0.9%.
Botswana Stock Exchange Listed Company News

Date 21/08/2000

RDCP reported weak interim results for the six months to 30th June 2000. Total turnover remained flat at P5.326m with earnings down 5.8% to P1.150m. Dividends though were 8.3% higher at 8.755t per share.

Anders Reveman New Senior Vice President Strategic Development At OM

Date 21/08/2000

Anders Reveman will take up the position as Senior Vice President at the OM group. His position will be to lead OM’s strategic development. Anders Reveman, who is 56 years old, has been working as CEO of VPC (the Swedish Central Securities Depository) for the past eight years.
SGX Statement: Suspension Of Trading In Shares Of Links Island Holding Ltd ("Links Island")

Date 18/08/2000

SGX has been reviewing the recent trading in the shares of Links Island and has found the trading irregular. SGX is conducting inquiries to determine whether a corner situation has arisen in the counter. SGX has also referred the matter to the relevant authority for investigation into possible offences under the law.
Deutsche Börse To Launch Xetra Release 5.0 On October 2 - New Order Types Enhance Flexibility In Trading

Date 18/08/2000

Deutsche Börse is implementing the next version of Xetra, Release 5.0, as of October 2, 2000. The main new features are the extended possibilities for trading on Xetra, multi-exchange capability as well as an additional functionality for warrants trading.
Program Trading Averaged 18.1 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Aug. 7 - Aug. 11

Date 17/08/2000

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 Aug. 7 - Aug. 11.
MEFF Sees 26.7% Increase In Trading Volumes For Six Months To June 2000

Date 17/08/2000

Trading activity in the first half of 2000 has been particularly string in stock options, recording a year on year increase of 160%. Whilst trading on IBEX 35 futures fell 18%, the volume of options on the same contract rose by 28%. The fall in trading on the 10 year Bono has been partially offset by Member activity through EuroMEFF on the Bund, Bobl, Schatz and Euro Notionnel contracts.