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NYBOT Coffee "C" Graders Test To Be Given January 4, 2004

Date 30/09/2003

The New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) announced today that its Coffee, Sugar & Cocoa Exchange will give the coffee graders test on January 4, 2004. Parties who are interested in becoming a licensed NYBOT coffee grader must have a minimum of five years experience in the coffee trade and at least five years experience grading in order to qualify for the grading and cupping test.
New York Board Of Trade's Cotton Contract Shatters Five-Year Open Interest Record

Date 30/09/2003

The New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) cotton market set an all-time open interest record of 97,260 futures contracts on September 29, 2003. The previous OI record was 95,556 contracts established on January 28, 1998.
New York Board Of Trade: Changes Planned In FCOJ Contract - No New Months To Be Listed on Current Contract

Date 30/09/2003

The Citrus Associates of the New York Cotton Exchange, Inc. of the New York Board of Trade is currently considering possible changes to the terms and conditions of the Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice (FCOJ) contracts in response to evolving industry practices. Although the details of these impending changes have not been finalized, NYBOTâ is preparing the marketplace for a smooth transition to a revised contract.
New RTS Index Calculation Methodology Approved

Date 30/09/2003

On September 26th, 2003, the RTS Board of Directors has approved the proposal submitted by the RTS Information Committee to change existing methodology of the RTS Index calculation.
Nasdaq Supermontage To Offer Full Anonymity

Date 30/09/2003

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; OTCBB: NDAQ), today announced that NASDAQ's SuperMontage trading platform has added fully anonymous trading to its menu of options. Previously, NASDAQ offered a pre-trade anonymity feature. Following the approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), anonymous trades will remain anonymous after the trade execution and through the clearance and settlement process.

NASDAQ Redeems 5.83% Senior Notes

Date 30/09/2003

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; OTCBB: NDAQ), today announced the redemption of its $150 million outstanding principal amount of 5.83% Senior Notes due May 9, 2007 ("Senior Notes") on September 30, 2003. Under the terms of the Senior Notes, NASDAQ paid the holders of the Senior Notes $150 million in outstanding principal amount, accrued interest of $1.2 million and an aggregate "make-whole" payment of approximately $12.6 million (representing the net present value of future payments). NA
International Securities Exchange Announces Purchase Of Bin Eight PMM By Citadel Derivatives

Date 30/09/2003

The International Securities Exchange (ISE) said today that Citadel Derivatives Group LLC will serve as the Primary Market Maker (PMM) in bin 8, effective October 20, 2003.
HKEx Securities Market Initial Public Offerings Progress Report

Date 30/09/2003

Please click here to view the HKEx securities market initial public offerings progress report.
HEX Equity And Derivatives Trading Trading Started At 12.00 With Continuous Trading

Date 30/09/2003

Equity and derivatives trading started at 12.00 with continuous trading phase. Trading was suspended due to technical problems.
HEX Equity And derivatives Start Of Trading Delayed

Date 30/09/2003

Equity and derivatives trading is currently suspended due to technical problems. Further information on start of trading will be given as soon as possible.