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HKFE Announces Revised Margins for Three-Month Futures Contract

Date 02/07/2002

Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), announced that with effect from the commencement of trading on Thursday, 4 July 2002, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contract will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the cleari
FTSE World Markets Report And FTSE UK Markets Report For June 2002

Date 02/07/2002

The FTSE World Markets report and FTSE UK Markets report for June 2002 can be accessed by clicking The conversion factor formula can be accessed by clicking here.
CME Announces New Market Data Feed, Including Order Book Information

Date 02/07/2002

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) announced that it will launch the next generation of its market data feed for all CME market data in the third quarter. The new data feed will provide for increased capacity and will include order book information, either top of book or market depth. Additionally, CME will make historical data available on its Web site, www.cme.com.
CFTC Sets Stage For Security Futures Launch

Date 02/07/2002

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today voted unanimously to approve customer margin rules for single-stock futures and other final rules related to Security Futures Products.
CBOT's June Volume At 29,030,559 Contracts - Up 44.4% from 2001

Date 02/07/2002

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) today announced trading volume of 29,030,559 contracts for June 2002, up 44.4% from June 2001, and up 20.9% year-to-date (YTD) at 153,124,392. June 2002 volume was the third-highest monthly total in exchange history. In addition, total exchange volume in the second quarter of 2002 was the highest quarterly volume ever with 81,885,774 contracts, breaking the previous high of 76,239,744 contracts traded in the third quarter of 1998.

CBOE Index Volume Up 31% In June

Date 02/07/2002

Trading in broad-based indexes continued to post gains at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) with total index volume of 7,611,008 contracts (3,277,667 calls and 4,333,341 puts) traded in June, a 31% increase over June last year. Through the end of June, year-to-date total index volume totaled 39,025,252 contracts (16,818,038 calls and 22,207,214 puts) traded, a 10% increase over the 35,474,915 contracts traded during the same period last year. Open interest in all CBOE index options stood
American Stock Exchange Salutes Seat Owner Steve Fossett on His Around the World Balloon Accomplishment - Record-Breaking Balloon Achievement Exudes Spirit of Innovation

Date 02/07/2002

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) is proud to commemorate seat owner Steve Fossett for his accomplishment of being the first person to circumnavigate the globe solo in a balloon. "His spirit of innovation and achievement is awe-inspiring," said Amex Chairman and CEO Salvatore F. Sodano. "We are proud of his record-breaking achievement and congratulate him on enduring a long, tough journey."
A.D. Frazier Resigns As Chairman Of The Chicago Stock Exchange - Assumes Role Of President & Chief Operating Officer At Caremark Rx, Inc.

Date 02/07/2002

The Board of Governors of the Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX) announced today that A.D. Frazier submitted his letter of resignation as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer effective July 31, 2002. Mr. Frazier joined the Exchange on March 15, 2001.
Worldcom, Inc. Sworn Statement Pursuant To Section 21(A)(1) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934

Date 01/07/2002

The attached statement was submitted to the SEC by WorldCom, Inc. in response to a Commission order issued on June 26, 2002. The attached statement is not a statement of the Commission, and the Commission does not vouch for its accuracy. The statement can be accessed by clicking here.
Nasdaq Scheduled Resumption In Worldcom Group

Date 01/07/2002

The Nasdaq Stock Market® announced today that the trading in WorldCom Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:WCOME) is scheduled to resume today at 8:00 a.m., Eastern Time. Trading will remain halted in WorldCom, Inc.--MCI Group (NASDAQ:MCITE) pending additional information related to the status of the dividend payment.