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CFIE Postpones June Symposium On Corporate Governance In Toronto

Date 25/04/2003

Due to the public reaction to Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and impact this anxiety is having on conferences scheduled to be held in Toronto, the Canadian Foundation for Investor Education (CFIE) has decided to postpone its planned symposium on June 6th in Toronto.
Abi, Ania, Assogestioni, Assonime, Assoreti, Assosim, Borsa Italiana And Confindustria Publish A <I>Common Position Paper </I>On The European Draft Directive On Takeover Bids (TOB)

Date 25/04/2003

Abi, Ania, Assogestioni, Assonime, Assoreti, Assosim, Borsa Italiana and Confindustria today published a common position paper, prepared according to experience gained in the various relevant sectors, on the proposed European Directive on takeover bids currently being examined by the European Parliament and Council.
The Daily Volume Of Secondary Trades In The MICEX Stock Market Section Reaches 15,235 Billion Rubles, A Record Figure For The Whole Period Of Stock Trades On The MICEX

Date 24/04/2003

As a result of trades on the MICEX, held 21 April 2003, the volume of secondary trades in corporate securities reached 15,235 billion rubles (about 490 mln dollars). This is a record volume of secondary trades for the whole period of the MICEX stock market, launched in March 1997. The previous record of 13,258 billion rubles was posted 26 December 2002.
Stock Exchange Of Thailand Joins Hands With Auditing Offices To Create A Database Of Financial Statements To Increase Efficiency In Analyzing Financial Information

Date 24/04/2003

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) will setup a database of listed companies' financial statements so they meet a common set of standards. This will make it easier for securities analysts and interested people to use the financial information more accurately and efficiently. The SET has sought cooperation from 20 auditing offices. The database will be test piloted with the financial statements due the first quarter of 2003 and should be ready for use with the second quarter's financial stat
Singapore Exchange Ltd To Assume Responsibility For SGX's Routine Member Inspections From 1 July 2003

Date 24/04/2003

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) today announced that MAS will assume primary responsibility for on-site inspections of SGX securities and derivatives members from 1 July 2003.

Singapore Exchange Amendments To Quarterly Reporting Requirements

Date 24/04/2003

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) today announced that in line with the Government's changes to the quarterly reporting requirements, it will, with immediate effect, waive mandatory quarterly reporting for listed companies with market capitalization of S$75 million and below, based on the 31 March 2003 market capitalization data published by SGX. The quarterly reporting requirements for these companies will be reviewed in mid-2005.
SFE Trading Newsletter April 2003

Date 24/04/2003

Welcome to the April 2003 edition of the SFE Trading Newsletter. The highlights include: Effective 6 May 2003, SFE will list an additional seventeen Individual Share Futures. This initiative will increase the number of Individual Share Futures offered by SFE to forty broadening the range of trading opportunities for SFE Participants and their clients. Extension of Official Market Making to New ISFs
SEC Votes To Mandate Electronic Filing Of Ownership Reports - Prohibit Improper Influence Of Auditors

Date 24/04/2003

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to require that reports by insiders disclosing their securities holdings be filed electronically with the SEC. The Commission also voted to adopt rules prohibiting company officials from improperly influencing auditors of financial statements.
RTS Stock Exchange Holiday Trading Schedule

Date 24/04/2003

In accordance with Russian Labor Code May 1st and May 9th are considered holidays.
RTS Index Reaches Five-And-A-Half Year-High

Date 24/04/2003

Boosted by "Yukos" common stock, the RTS Index closed on April 23, 2003, at 429.44 points - the maximum level for the last five and a half years - exceeding the previous maximum of 438.34 reached on November 6th, 1997.