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Stock Exchange of Thailand: 165 Listed Companies Pay Dividends In 2002 That Are Higher Than Fixed Interest Rates

Date 11/02/2003

Having gathered statistics on 2002 dividend payments made by listed companies, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has determined that 165 companies paid dividends at a higher rate than 12-month fixed deposit rate of banks. Last year, this interest rate only reached 3% but the highest dividend payment was 44.8%. 105 companies gave out dividend payments of 7% or higher. The five companies to pay out the highest dividends are Thai Wah Food Products (TWFP), Amata Corporation (AMATA), Fancy Wood
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 11/02/2003

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index change effective after the close of business on Wednesday, February 12, 2003: The relative weight of PrimeWest Energy Trust (TSX: PWI.UN) will increase by approximately 0.54% in the S&P/TSX Canadian Income Trust Index and by approximately 1.19% in the S&P/TSX Canadian Energy Trust Index. The relative weight change reflects an adjustment to the float trust units of the income trust due to the issuance of units.
Presentations from CFTC-FERC Technical Conference, "Credit Issues & Potential Solutions In Energy Markets," Now Available On the Web

Date 11/02/2003

Presentations made by futures and energy industry regulators and market participants at the recent Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) joint technical conference are now available on the Internet. To read the presentations please click here.
OneChicago Events and Conferences/Trading Calendar Update

Date 11/02/2003

OneChicago will be closed on Monday, February 17 for the U.S. holiday of President's Day. Click here for the most up-to-date OneChicago trading calendar.
Nymex Electricity Contracts Approved By CFTC

Date 11/02/2003

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., monthly, weekly, and daily Pennsylvania/New Jersey/ Maryland (PJM) electricity futures contracts.

NYBOT Announces March 2003 Coffee Options Last Trading And Expiration Day

Date 11/02/2003

The New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®) announced a reminder today that the last trading and expiration day for its March 2003 Coffee options contract is Wednesday, February 12, 2003.
New Zealand Stock Exchange Announces Changes To Board Of Directors

Date 11/02/2003

NZSE Ltd wishes to announce that Donald G Trow, Geoffrey T Ricketts and Neil J Craig have stepped down from NZSE Ltd's Board of Directors. Mr H R Lloyd Morrison, Director of Infratil, Trustpower Ltd, Wellington International Airports Ltd and Port of Tauranga Ltd, takes up the position of Vice Chairman.
National Stock Exchange Of Lithuania: Monthly Bulletin January 2003

Date 11/02/2003

With the enactment of the Law on Income Tax of Residents on 1 January 2003, a 15 percent tax will be imposed on capital gains where securities intended for sale will be kept for less than one year. Income derived from reduction of corporate authorized capital will be treated as dividends, which are also subject to a 15 percent tax.
KOFEX Weekly Bulletin

Date 11/02/2003

KOFEX Market Trend At the KOFEX KTB futures market, the lead month contract KTB303 rose by 40bp during the week posting a record high of 109.09 on Friday. This week at the KOFEX F/X market, the USD/KRW rate revved up considerably in contrast to the previous weeks' downward trend.
Instinet Announces Fourth Quarter And 2002 Results

Date 11/02/2003

Instinet Group Incorporated (Nasdaq: INET) today announced a fourth quarter 2002 net loss of $112 million, or $0.34 per share, compared to net income of $46 million, or $0.18 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2001.(1) The pro forma operating loss was $10 million, or $0.03 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2002. The pro forma operating loss excludes restructuring charges, investment gains and losses, discontinued operations and the related tax effect of those items.(2)