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European Commission: Financial Services: Action Plan To Integrate EU Financial Markets Enters Home Straight

Date 24/11/2003

The European Commission's latest (9th) Progress Report on the Financial Services Action Plan (FSAP) concludes that the FSAP has been one of the driving forces behind the developing European capital market, and so has improved prospects for sustainable, investment-driven growth and employment. Progress towards adopting the legislative measures of the FSAP has been maintained. Nevertheless, the Report argues that given the European Parliam
Dow Jones Indexes Finalizes Agreement to Manage TRAC-X Index Products - Dow Jones Indexes Will Oversee All Aspects Of The Management, Licensing And Administration Of The Indexes And Will Form An Advisory Committee Comprising A Broad Base Of Market Parti

Date 24/11/2003

Dow Jones Indexes, a world leader in index calculation and management, announced today that it has finalized its agreement with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan to lead the future development of TRAC-X, the market-leading global suite of credit default swap ("CDS") index products that was formed in April 2003.
Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 24/11/2003

The market gained 0.4% on last week, closing 11 points higher. The bull run that started in August looks set to continue. Most counters traded in an active week.
Australian Implementation Review Group - "If Not, Why Not" Reporting Regime Well Received

Date 24/11/2003

The Implementation Review Group (IRG) met late last week to review feedback and analysis presented to the group from a broad range of sources. This high-level industry body is charged with the review of the implementation and uptake of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Principles of Good Corporate Governance & Best Practice Recommendations (Principles).
VPS And Oslo Børs In Negotiations

Date 21/11/2003

VPS Holding ASA and Oslo Børs Holding ASA have entered into negotiations for the merger of the holding companies. To assist during the process, the parties have both appointed financial advisers. VPS has appointed Fondsfinans as its adviser, while Oslo Børs has appointed ABG Sundal Collier.

US Futures Exchange (EUREX US) Responds To Commodity Futures Trading Commission Staff Questions Concerning Contract Market Designation Application,

Date 21/11/2003

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Tokyo Stock Exchange: Revision Of Interim Business Plan 2003 - 2005

Date 21/11/2003

In their meeting on November 18, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) Board of Directors decided to revise the Interim Business Plan 2003-2005, which was prepared in February 2003.
Tokyo International Financial Futures Exchange Trading Starts 15 Minutes Earlier On 28 November 2003

Date 21/11/2003

TIFFE announced the temporary change of trading hours for all contracts on 28 November 2003, responding to the release of a preliminary report on Indices of Industrial Production at 8:50am.
Replacement Of Tokyo Stock Exchange's Market Information System

Date 21/11/2003

Due to the delay of market information that occurred on July 3 of this year, TSE executed an emergency increase of systems capabilities. In order to further expand capabilities, TSE's Board of Directors decided at their meeting on November 18 to replace TSE's Market Information System. A summary of the system replacement is listed below.
OMHEX Warrant Program

Date 21/11/2003

As resolved by the Extraordinary General Meeting on August 18, 2003, OMHEX has offered a warrant program to approximately 120 key employees. Of a total of 1 150 000 warrants, which entitle to subscription for in total 1 150 000 new shares in OMHEX, 308 00