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Sydney Futures Exchange Launch 3 Year and 10 Year Interest Rate Swap Futures

Date 24/10/2002

SFE Corporation, the operator of Sydney Futures Exchange, today announced that 3 Year and 10 Year Interest Rate Swap Futures will commence trading on 12 November 2002.
SWX - First trading Day For 4 New XMTCH issues

Date 24/10/2002

Today (24 October 2002) marked the start of SWX Swiss Exchange trading in four new XMTCH products. These XMTCH issues are registered investment funds under Luxembourg law (SICAVs). The initiator and asset manager of the new XMTCH products is Credit Suisse Asset Management. On the first day of trading, a total of 18'050 units changed hands. XMTCH issues are listed and traded on SWX in its Exchange Traded Funds segment. At present, this SWX segment encompasses 14 ETF issues.
Singapore Exchange Limited To Launch Middle East Crude Oil Futures On 12 November 2002

Date 24/10/2002

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) and International Enterprise (IE) Singapore today announced that the US$-denominated SGX Middle East Crude Oil (MECO) Futures contract will be launched for trading on the SGX Electronic Trading System (SGX ETS) at 11.30 am on 12 November 2002.
SFE Bulletin No: 112/02: SFE Announces An Official Market Maker For MLA/SFE Cattle Futures

Date 24/10/2002

As part of the continuing initiative to develop the MLA/ SFE Cattle Futures market, SFE is pleased to announce the appointment of the first Official Market Maker in the MLA/ SFE Cattle Futures market. The Market Maker will trade through Tricom Futures.
Program Trading Averaged 31.2 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Oct. 14-Oct. 18, 2002

Date 24/10/2002

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for Oct. 14-Oct. 18, 2002.

Philadelphia Stock Exchange Board Of Governors Elects Isaac C. Hunt, Jr. To Its Board

Date 24/10/2002

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange announced today the election of Isaac C. Hunt, Jr. to its Board of Governors filling a non-industry governor position left vacant by R. James Woolsey.
Oslo Børs Holding ASA - 3rd Quarter 2002

Date 24/10/2002

Oslo Børs Holding ASA achieved a third-quarter post-tax profit of NOK 10.0 (17.1) million. Post-tax profit for the year to date is NOK 35.0 (41.9) million. The effective tax rate increased from 16 per cent in the third quarter of 2001 to 28 per cent in the third quarter of 2002. The increase comes to NOK 6.1 million. Oslo Børs became liable to tax upon privatisation in May 2001.
NYBOT Members Awarded 9/11 Grants From The New York City Partnership

Date 24/10/2002

The New York Board of Trade (NYBOT®) and the New York City Partnership announced today that the Partnership has awarded recoverable grants totaling $290,000 to 34 NYBOT floor traders and brokers through its investment affiliate, the New York City Investment Fund.
Meeting Of The Board Of Oslo Børs On 23 October 2002

Date 24/10/2002

At its meeting 23 October, the Board of Oslo Børs agreed to admit Timber Hill (Europe) AG as a member of Oslo Børs. Timber Hill will be entitled to participate in trading and price quotation for equity instruments for its own account and risk. The Board has authorised the management of Oslo Børs to agree the starting date and make the necessary practical arrangements for membership, including entering into the agreements required. The firm will operate as a remote member from Switzerland
Malaysian Central Depository Sdn Bhd: Consolidated CDS Statement For Effective Portfolio Management

Date 24/10/2002

Malaysian Central Depository Sdn Bhd (MCD), the central depository of the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) operating the Central Depository System (CDS) launched a new facility known as the Consolidated CDS Statement of Account (CSA), on Monday, 21st October 2002.