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HEX: Trading In Weather Derivatives Starts On 30 August

Date 29/08/2002

HEX introduces trading in weather derivatives as of Friday, 30 August.
Helsinki Exchanges: The Listing Committee Will Commence Its Work

Date 29/08/2002

The Listing committee of the Helsinki Exchanges will commence its work 1 September. The Listing Committee will decide on the listing of unlisted companies to the Main List, I List and NM List. The purpose of the introduction of the Listing Committee is to increase the representation and expertise of commercial and industrial life and securities markets in the decision making regarding admission to listing.
Helsinki Exchanges: Amendments To The Listing Of Securities And Disclosure Requirements Enter Into Force 1 September

Date 29/08/2002

The rule amendments regarding the listing of securities and disclosure requirements at Helsinki Exchanges will enter into force on 1 September, 2002. The amendments increase the transparency of the markets and their aim is to enhance high quality investor information and to ensure an internationally benchmarked equity capital market. The amendments increase the attractiveness and competitiveness of the marketplace Helsinki.
Financial Supervisory Authority To Assume Control Of Take-Over Supervision

Date 29/08/2002

As of September 1, the Financial Supervisory Authority shall, with regard to "Securities Market Act" (SMA), exercise supervision and control adequacy of take-over bids to shareholders of companies listed on Tallinn Stock Exchange to valid legislative acts.
Federation Of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges August Newsletter Posted On The Web

Date 29/08/2002

The FEAS August newsletter has been posted on the FEAS website. You can view the August newsletter by clicking here.

Euronext Paris: New Equity Options On Crédit Agricole

Date 29/08/2002

As from 2 September 2002, Euronext Paris will open trading in new options on the shares of Crédit Agricole. These include: an American-style option (i.e., may be exercised at any time up to expiry) with contracts covering five due dates--three monthly and two quarterly; with cycles in March, June, September and December. Symbol: ACA - Euroclear code: 4507 and a European-style option (i.e., that can only be exercised at the due date) with contracts covering four due dates in the M
Eurex To Launch Options On Altana AG - Demand For Options On German Blue Chips Continues Unabated - Options Turnover In DAX Equities At Eurex Has Increased 14 Percent

Date 29/08/2002

Eurex, the international derivatives market, announced in a press release on Thursday that it will be launching equity options on Altana AG. The new product is to be tradable at Eurex as of September 9, 2002. The background for introducing the option on Altana AG is the company's inclusion in the DAX index of German blue chips, effective September 20, 2002. With the new addition to its product portfolio, Eurex is further expanding its leading position as a provider of option contracts on the hi
CME Revises Launch Schedule For S&P SPCTR<sup>™</sup> Futures

Date 29/08/2002

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) today announced that the launch date for Energy SPCTR futures will be announced pending regulatory approval for the product. CME's new Financial and Technology SPCTR™ futures will begin trading on Monday, Sept. 23 at 8:30 a.m. (Central time), as previously announced.
Clearstream International Announces Significant New Procedures For Cross Border Settlement Of German Securities.

Date 29/08/2002

Clearstream International, Europe's premier clearing and settlement organisation offering a comprehensive service for equities and bonds both domestic and cross-border, announced today that it has implemented improved cross border settlement procedures between domestic and international markets in German securities.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange To Change Advertising Agency

Date 29/08/2002

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) announced today that it is seeking a new advertising agency at the direction of its Marketing and Public Relations Advisory Committee. The exchange's current advertising agency is Cramer-Krasselt Co., Chicago.