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NZX Seeking Applications For NZX Discipline And The Appeal Panel

Date 07/04/2004

NZX is seeking expressions of interest from people wishing to be considered for appointment as members of NZX Discipline and the Appeal Panel. Both bodies are established under the NZX Discipline Rules which NZX expects will come into force on 3 May 2004, subject to Ministerial approval.

NZX Extends CCH Consultation Period

Date 07/04/2004

New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) wishes to advise all market participants and other interested parties that it has extended the consultation period for submissions on the Central Clearing House proposal from Thursday 8 April until Friday 30 April 2004.

NYSE Appoints Andrew T. Brandman As Vice President, Financial Process Transformation

Date 07/04/2004

The New York Stock Exchange has appointed Andrew T. Brandman as vice president, Financial Process Transformation. Mr. Brandman, 34, will report to Amy S. Butte, executive vice president, Corporate Finance.

NYSE Announces Disciplinary Actions Against Three Member Firms And 16 Individuals

Date 07/04/2004

The New York Stock Exchange has taken disciplinary actions against three member firms and 16 individuals for violations of NYSE rules and federal securities laws. The cases, prosecuted by the NYSE Division of Enforcement, may be subject to review by the Securities and Exchange Commission and, thereafter, federal courts.

NSX Closed Good Friday

Date 07/04/2004

National Stock Exchange (NSX) will be closed April 9th in observance of Good Friday.

Newcastle Stock Exchange Calls # 28 - 7 April 2004

Date 07/04/2004

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NASDAQ Celebrates Times Square 100th Anniversary

Date 07/04/2004

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ;" OTCBB: NDAQ) today commemorated the 100th anniversary of Times Square at its flagship MarketSite at 43rd Street on Times Square. NASDAQ will be showcasing the new Times Square 100 Year logo from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. as part of the Times Square Alliance's (formerly known as The Bid) tribute.

NASD Fines Robertson Stephens And Former VP USD350,000 For Attempting To Coerce Investment Banking Fees - Also Charges Former Managing Director - Cites Threat To Drop Research Coverage If $1 Million Fee Demand Not Met

Date 07/04/2004

NASD announced today that—as part of its continuing regulatory focus on investment banking and research analyst activities—it has censured and fined Robertson Stephens, Inc. and its former senior investment banker, Richard (“Kevin”) Davies, a total of $350,000 for threatening to discontinue research coverage of a public company unless that company paid Robertson Stephens $1 million in investment banking fees.

Montréal Exchange Announces Its Results

Date 07/04/2004

FISCAL 2003:

Mark Esposito Joins OneChicago

Date 07/04/2004

OneChicago, LLC today announced that options trader Mark Esposito has joined the Exchange as a project coordinator.