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Change in the initial trading date of Options on Tokyo Stock Exchange Japanese Government Bond Futures

Date 20/07/1999

The Tokyo Stock Exchange decided to advance the initial trading date of the following contract months of Options on Japanese Government Bond Futures, relying on the article 5.5 of Business Regulation and Order Acceptance Agreement of Options on Japanese Government Bond Futures.
CBOE's Comments on International Securities Exchange (ISE) Rule Filing

Date 20/07/1999

On Friday, CBOE submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) its formal comments on the application of the International Securities Exchange LLC ("ISE") to register as a national securities exchange under Section 6 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act"). Under the Exchange Act, the Commission is charged with determining whether approval of the application would be consistent with the requirements of the Exchange Act. Many of you have asked about this matter, and we
Bahrain Stock Exchange Launches "Fax Pack" Service

Date 20/07/1999

The Bahrain Stock Exchange has launched a new service, "Fax Pack" to provide share price information through personal an hour after the close of the daily trading session. All what you need to do is to dial +973 213344 on the fax machine, wait for 5 seconds then press start. For further information about Bahrain Stock Exchange you can visit their web site www.bahrainstock.com which has been recently launched.
The Copenhagen Stock Exchange in the First Half of 1999 and in June 1999

Date 19/07/1999

The first half of 1999 saw a total share trading volume of DKK 220bn in market value or an average daily trading volume of DKK 1.8bn. This was 4.9 per cent down on the corresponding period of 1998, when daily trading was recorded at DKK 1.9bn.
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Updates TA 25 and TA 100 Indexes

Date 19/07/1999

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange announced that as of August 1, 1999, it will update the composition of the TA-25 and TA-100 indexes, the bourse's two major stock indexes. Matav and Housing & Construction will be added to the TA 25 index. They replace First International Bank 5 and Dead Sea Bromine.

SEHK, HKMA and HKSCC signed agreements for the listing of EFN on the Stock Exchange

Date 19/07/1999

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK) signed a Listing Agreement for Exchange Fund Notes (EFNs) today (Monday) with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). The HKMA also signed an agreement with Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited (HKSCC) to admit EFNs as eligible securities in CCASS, the Central Clearing And Settlement System.
New exchange member at the Icelandic Stock Exchange

Date 19/07/1999

The Board of the Iceland Stock Exchange last month accepted the membership application of MP Verdbref hf. (Securities company). The membership became active today. MP Verdbref hf. is located at Gardastraeti 38, 101 Reykjavik, and its president is Mr. Margeir Petursson.
Australia short of CGT volunteers, says ASX

Date 19/07/1999

The Australian Stock Exchange ("ASX") has released a study on the economic gains from reform of Capital Gains Tax in Australia. The study was undertaken by Mr Alan Reynolds, Senior Fellow and Director of Economic Research at the highly respected US-based Hudson Institute.
CME Sets Deutsche Mark Transfer to GLOBEX2 for August 9

Date 18/07/1999

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Board of Directors has set August 9 as the start date for Regular Trading Hour trading of Deutsche mark futures on the GLOBEX®2 electronic trading system.
Kansas City Board of Trade seeks to split ISDEX, Internet stock index contract

Date 17/07/1999

The board of directors of the Kansas City Board of Trade today has approved a split in the exchange's ISDEX, Internet stock index contract from its current value of $100 times the futures price to $25 times the futures price.