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Amendments To HKEx's Articles Of Association Approved By The SFC

Date 24/04/2002

Pursuant to section 10 of the Exchanges and Clearing Houses (Merger) Ordinance, the Securities and Futures Commission has, on 22 April 2002 approved the amendments to the Articles of Association of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx). The amendments have accordingly taken effect from the same date.
Philadelphia Stock Exchange Launches Broker-Dealer Access To Its Electronic Trading System

Date 23/04/2002

Effective today, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange will accept and execute electronically routed orders from off-floor broker-dealers.
New York Stock Exchange Announces 2001 Financial Results

Date 23/04/2002

The New York Stock Exchange reported revenue of $884.0 million and net income of $31.8 million in 2001, compared with revenue of $815.3 million and net income of $72.9 million in 2000. Expenses included a $19.0 million charge related to the elimination of 150 floor-reporter positions in the third quarter of 2001 and $5.3 million in contributions to the NYSE Fallen Heroes Fund and Twin Towers Fund in relation to Sept. 11.
New CEO For New Zealand Stock Exchange

Date 23/04/2002

The New Zealand Stock Exchange has appointed Mark Weldon its new Chief Executive Officer.
Nasdaq Welcomes The Bank Of Bermuda

Date 23/04/2002

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., today announced that The Bank of Bermuda Limited commenced trading on Nasdaq under the symbol BBDA. The Bank of Bermuda was founded in 1889 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. It is a global organization, with a network spanning 15 of the world's key financial and offshore centers.

Nasdaq Appoints New Internal Auditor And Administrator - Market Continues To Build Finance Department As It Moves Towards Independent, Investor-Owned Status

Date 23/04/2002

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq®), today announced two significant personnel additions to its internal audit and finance departments. Brian O'Malley was appointed Senior Vice President and Internal Auditor, reporting to the Audit Committee of Nasdaq's Board of Directors and Richard Ketchum, President of Nasdaq. He is responsible for auditing all Nasdaq entities, including The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., Nasdaq Europe S.A./N.V and Nasdaq Japan, Inc. Josephine Misyak was appointed Vice Presid
Conversion Of The SWX Swiss Exchange Into A Joint-Stock Company

Date 23/04/2002

The General Meeting of the SWX Swiss Exchange of 23 April in Geneva decided unanimously to convert the Association into a joint-stock company with the company name SWX Swiss Exchange. All of the members of the former Association have joined a new association (Association SWX Swiss Exchange) that took over all of the shares of SWX Swiss Exchange. Dr Reto Francioni was unanimously voted into the Board of Directors. Dr Jörg Fischer declined to stand for re-election. The other members of the Board o
CBOT Proposal For New Municipal Bond Contract

Date 23/04/2002

The Chicago Board of Trade has prepared a Draft Working Paper suggesting changes to the design of its municipal bond contract. This document is meant to solicit comments and suggestions from market professionals and other interested parties. Persons wishing to comment should direct their suggestions to:Joseph F. BenningSenior EconomistChicago Board of Tradejbenning@cbot.comORDaniel W. GrombacherSenior EconomistChicago Board of Tradedgrombacher@cbot.com
ASX Quarterly Update Nine months To 31 March 2002

Date 23/04/2002

Australian Stock Exchange Limited (ASX) today announced an unaudited operating profit after tax of $43.4 million for the nine months to 31 March 2002, compared with $37.5 million recorded for the corresponding nine months to 31 March 2001.
3 May 2002 - Non-Trading Day At The Ljubljana Stock Exchange, Inc.

Date 23/04/2002

Based on the agreement with the Central Securities Clearing Corporation (KDD), the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, Inc. resolved that the trading will remain closed on 3 May 2002, due to the move of the KDD to a new premises.