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TSX To Suspend Hollinger Canadian Newspapers, Limited Partnership (HCN.UN) On August 6, 2004

Date 04/08/2004

The Limited Partnership Units of Hollinger Canadian Newspapers, Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") (Symbol: HCN.UN) will be suspended from trading effective at 5:01 p.m. Friday August 6, 2004 for failure to meet the continued listing requirements of Toronto Stock Exchange.
Thailand Futures Exchange Ready For Index Futures Trading Next Year - TFEX Academy’s Inaugural Course Fully Booked, Ready To Educate All Related Parties

Date 04/08/2004

Thailand Futures Exchange Pcl. (TFEX) will get everything ready for the inauguration of the derivatives market, with “index futures” to be its first product, in 2005. This product will be a risk management tool as well as another valuable investment alternative. TFEX will also launch the TFEX Academy to educate all related parties, including investors. Its first program received a magnificent response by hopeful attendees.
Standard & Poor’s Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 04/08/2004

Standard & Poor’s will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Wednesday, August 4, 2004: Argo Energy Ltd. (TSXVN:AAE) will be removed from the index. The company will graduate to trade on the TSX under the ticker symbol “AAE” at the open on Thursday, August 5, 2004.
Securities Industry Association: Tax Law Changes Have Spurred Dividend Growth

Date 04/08/2004

Securities Industry Association: Tax Law Changes Have Spurred Dividend Growth
Securities Industry Association Survey: Reflecting Market Gains, Registered Reps’ Commissions, Fees, Earnings Increased In 2003 - Fee-Based Services Rise In Importance, As Reps Build Long-Term Relationships And Investor Choices Increase

Date 04/08/2004

As the financial markets posted solid gains in 2003 after three years of decline, registered representatives have generated modest increases in gross commissions and fees and in their own earnings. Although commissions, fees, and earnings posted gains in 2003, the figures are still well below the highs in 2000, according to the Securities Industry Association's 2003 Report on Production and Earnings of Registered Representatives.

SEC: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Agrees To Pay $150 Million To Settle Fraud Charges

Date 04/08/2004

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it filed an enforcement action against Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, a New York-based company whose largest division, the U.S. Medicines Group, is based in New Jersey. The Commission's complaint, filed today in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges that Bristol-Myers perpetrated a fraudulent earnings management scheme by, among other things, selling excessive amounts of pharmaceutical products to its w
Satrix Becomes First Collective Investment Scheme To List On JSE Securities Exchange South Africa

Date 04/08/2004

From 1st August 2004, the three Satrix Exchange Traded Funds – Satrix 40, Satrix Fini and Satrix Indi – will be registered as Collective Investment Schemes in terms of the CIS Control Act 2002. Satrix will become the first Collective Investment Scheme to be listed on the JSE Securities Exchange SA, paving the way for further JSE listings of CIS products.
Provision Of FTSE Data Via Barra

Date 04/08/2004

FTSE Group is surprised to learn of the decision by Barra to inform clients of the possible termination of the supply of FTSE data via Barra services, as detailed discussions have yet to commence between the two companies.
NZX Operating Metrics – July 2004

Date 04/08/2004

NZX has published its July operating metrics.
NZX Launches Direct Market Access Today

Date 04/08/2004

New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) is pleased to announce that Direct Market Access (DMA) is now successfully operating in the New Zealand securities markets. DMA allows accredited DMA NZX Firms to be able to trade directly into the New Zealand market and to tailor access requirements for their clients anywhere in the world.