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Nasdaq Appoints New Head Of Sales For Transaction Services

Date 08/07/2003

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; OTCBB: NDAQ), today announced that Stephen R. Blatney has joined as Vice President of NASDAQ Transaction Services. He will report to Glen M. Wolyner, Executive Vice President of NASDAQ Transaction Services.
Malaysia Derivatives Exchange Resolves Technical Difficulty, Market Opens As Usual

Date 08/07/2003

Malaysia Derivatives Exchange (MDEX) opened for trading as usual at 8:45 a.m. today after having resolved some technical difficulty in its system.
Malaysia Derivatives Exchange Market Operates Smoothly And Efficiently

Date 08/07/2003

Market operations on the Malaysia Derivatives Exchange (MDEX) proceeded smoothly and efficiently on Tuesday, 8 July 2003.
London Stock Exchange: Monthly Market Report For June 2003 - Number Of Trades Continue To Rise

Date 08/07/2003

The number of trades on SETS, the London Stock Exchange's electronic order book, increased to 2.66 million in June 2003, 44 per cent higher than the 1.84 million trades in June 2002. The value traded on SETS increased by nine per cent to £58.5 billion in June 2003, up from £53.7 billion in June 2002. The average daily number of trades on SETS was 23 per cent higher at 126,466, up from 102,421 in June 2002.
Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange Sector Update: Malaysia Mining Corporation BHD

Date 08/07/2003

The Index Sub-Committee of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) has decided to update the classification of sector for Malaysia Mining Corporation Bhd to come into effect at 9.00 am, Monday, 14 July 2003.

ISE Allocates S&P SmallCap 600 Index To Morgan Stanley - ISE To Introduce Index Options Trading Pending SEC Approval

Date 08/07/2003

The International Securities Exchange (ISE) said today that it has selected the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 index as the basis for the first product to be listed during ISE's expansion into index options trading.
Eurex Extends Terms For German And Swiss Equity Options - To Be Extended From 12 To 24 Months As Of 21 July 2003/ Increasing Demand For Equity Options With Longer Terms

Date 08/07/2003

Eurex, the international derivatives market, is extending the terms for German and Swiss equity options. Effective July 21, the world's leading equity options market will extend the terms of 20 German and 14 Swiss equity options from currently 12 months to a maximum of 24 months.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange - Focus: Strong Interest In 2% Bonds Among Danish Bond Investors In Search Of Excess Return

Date 08/07/2003

The continued fall in interest rates has led to a dramatic decline in the net return on Danish government bonds. For example, investors buying Danish government bonds, such as the 7% 2004 or the 8% 2006, and holding them to maturity will receive a negative net return (at a tax rate of 45%). This negative return is the result of the high price level of the bonds (well above par) as a result of the high coupon rate. Consequently, investors now look to 2% bonds in search of excess return in the Dan
CME Unveils Comprehensive Program To Help Members, Floor Personnel Incorporate Electronic Trading Strategies, Leverage Electronic Trading Opportunities

Date 08/07/2003

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) today announced extensive plans to help its members successfully incorporate electronic trading, either in whole or in part, into their overall business strategy should they choose to do so. As part of the new offerings, CME will establish a new state-of-the-art Electronic Trading Resource Center and two innovative new training programs to help members and floor personnel develop the skills and techniques necessary to succeed in an online trading environme
CME And Citigroup Announce New Streamlined Currency Delivery Process For CME Futures Contracts Via Continuous Linked Settlement

Date 08/07/2003

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) and Citigroup announced today that CME has appointed Citigroup Global Transaction Services to provide CME with foreign exchange settlement services through CLS Bank, allowing continuous linked settlement (CLS) of CME's foreign exchange (FX) futures transactions. Settlement via CLS will streamline CME's quarterly currency delivery process and result in cost savings to CME clearing firms. CME's FX contracts currently are settled four times a year using a pro