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Euronext Paris: Trading Eases In February

Date 14/03/2001

In February, trading on Euronext Paris averaged EUR 4.99 billion a day, down from the record EUR 5.34 billion observed in January.
Eurex To Be First Exchange To List Derivatives Based On Dow Jones Global Titans 50 Index - First Futures And Options On Global Blue Chip Equity Index

Date 14/03/2001

Eurex, the international derivatives exchange, and Dow Jones Indexes, a global index provider, have agreed that Eurex will list futures and options on the Dow Jones Global Titans 50 index. Eurex will become the world’s first exchange to list derivatives on a global blue chip index.
Changes In S&P/TOPIX 150

Date 14/03/2001

Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and Standard & Poor’ s (S&P) will make the following changes in S&P/TOPIX 150. Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Company added to S&P/TOPIX 150 TSE and S&P will replace Sakura Bank (8314) in the S&P/TOPIX 150 Index with FUJISAWA PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY (4511) after the close of trading on Monday, Mar. 26, 2001. The Sakura Bank will be absorbed into the Sumitomo bank. In connection with the merger, The Sakura Bank will be delisted on Mar. 27. New company name aft
CBOT Members Approve Rule Authorizing Certain Market Maker Programs

Date 14/03/2001

Chicago Board of Trade members in a March 14, 2001, ballot voted in favor of a new rule to authorize the Chief Executive Officer of the Exchange to approve the implementation of market maker programs in the Municipal Bond complex, the Equity Index complex, and in products launched after December 31, 1999. The vote was 451 in favor, 43 2/6 against.
BP New Trading Participant On EEX Spot Market - New Record Trading Volume On The Spot Market

Date 14/03/2001

The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has admitted BP Gas Marketing Limited as a new participant for electricity trading in the spot market. BP Gas Marketing Limited is part of the BP Amoco Group and one of the world’s largest energy-sector corporations. BP Gas Marketing Limited is trading on EEX from London and is the third company from the UK.

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Continues To Set New Open Interest Records In Canola Futures And Total Futures Levels

Date 13/03/2001

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE) continues to establish new open interest records in canola futures as well as in total futures levels.
The Central Bank Of Iceland Auctions Repurchase Agreements For 22,7 Billion Krónur.

Date 13/03/2001

The Central Bank of Iceland held a weekly auction of repurchase agreements on March 13 of the maturity of 14 days. The auction was a fixed rate one at 11.4 per cent p.a. Offers were made for a total amount of 22.7 billion krónur resulting in repurchase contracts for that amount.
Nasdaq To Be North American Presenting Sponsor For Sanex WTA Tour

Date 13/03/2001

The Nasdaq Stock Market® and the Sanex WTA Tour announced today that Nasdaq® has signed on as the North American Presenting Sponsor for the WTA Tour, effective immediately through December 31, 2001. The women’s tennis sponsorship will include net post and sideline signage at 12 Sanex WTA Tour North American events, on-site promotional activities, and player appearances. Nasdaq signage will be present at this week’s Tennis Master Series in Indian Wells, California.
Meeting Of The Oslo Stock Exchange Board On 13 March 2001

Date 13/03/2001

At a meeting held today, Tuesday 13 March 2001, the Stock Exchange Board resolved to admit SkandiaBanken AB as a member of the Oslo Stock Exchange. The Stock Exchange Board also resolved to remove shares in Swan Reefer ASA from listing, and to admit shares in Swan Reefer Inc. to listing on the SMB List. A violation charge was imposed on Namos Trafikklag ASA for breach of the duty of disclosure required by the Stock Exchange Regulations.
Chicago Mercantile Exchange: Letter To Shareholders Regarding Possible Initial Public Offering

Date 13/03/2001

March 13, 2001 To All Shareholders: On March 7, 2001, our Board of Directors authorized steps to proceed with a possible initial public offering of shares of Class A common stock. We anticipate that any offering would be accomplished through a firm commitment underwriting led by one or more nationally recognized investment banks and that our shares of the Class A common stock would be listed on Nasdaq or the New York Stock Exchange.