New Versions Of "RTS Composite Index Calculation Methodology"

Effective December 17th, 2002, new editions of "RTS Composite Index Calculation Methodology" and "Information Disclosure Guidance" will come into force. The documents were brought in line with the Federal Commission on Securities Market Regulations dated June 7th, 2002, that amend the 'Trade Organizer Requirements" issued on January 4, 2002.

The new "RTS Composite Index Calculation Methodology" and "Information Disclosure Guidance" were approved by the RTS Partnership Board of Directors on October 1, 2002, and registered with the Federal Commission on Securities Market of Russia on November 20, 2002.