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CBOE Names LETCO as DPM For Options on Dell Computer Corp. (DELL)

Date 18/08/1999

The Chicago Board Options Exchange announced that LETCO, LP has been named as the Designated Primary Market Maker (DPM) for options on Dell Computer Corporation (NASDAQ ticker symbol DELL and CBOE symbol DLQ). The CBOE announced earlier today that it will list options on the stock of Dell beginning on Monday, August 23, 1999. "CBOE is proud to add DELL to its list of more than 1200 stock options.
Sir Bob Reid Appointed Chairman Of The IPE

Date 17/08/1999

At a meeting of the IPE Board on Thursday 12 August, Sir Bob Reid was appointed Chairman of the IPE following the resignation of the previous incumbent, Lord Fraser of Carmyllie, last month. Sir Bob Reid will take up office with immediate effect.
Osaka Mercantile Exchange Weekly Aluminium Futures Report

Date 17/08/1999

This week, after distant three months in OME aluminium futures hitting the day's limit-lows on August 11, the prices steadied on buying interest following the firmer tone in LME. Distant month : opening 174.2 yen, a high 175.4 yen (Aug. 10), a low 169.7 yen (Aug. 11), closing 170.6 yen
Osaka Mercantile Exchange RSS3 Futures/Rubber Index Futures Weekly Report

Date 17/08/1999

RSS3 Futures: Distant month: opening 73.4 yen, a high 73.4 yen (Aug.9), low 68.6 yen (Aug.11), closing 69.1 yen. Rubber Index Futures: Distant month: opening 66.75, a high 66.95 (Aug.9), a low 64.55 (Aug.13), closing 65.40 points.
Meeting Of The SEBI Advisory Committee For Mutual Funds Held On August 12, 1999

Date 17/08/1999

SEBI has set up a committee under the chairmanship of Shri.B.G.Deshmukh to advise SEBI on matters relating to the development and regulation of mutual funds in the country. The Committee had its first meeting today and deliberated on various issues relating to mutual funds.

HKFE Changes Trading Calendar

Date 17/08/1999

The Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE) said yesterday that its trading calendar has been changed. As a result of the Government's appointment of 31 December 1999 as an additional general holiday, the Last Trading Day and Final Settlement Day for the December 1999 Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng 100, Hang Seng Properties Sub-index and Hang Seng China-Affiliated Corporations (Red-Chip) Index futures and options contracts; and the December 1999 stock futures contracts will be on 29 December 1999 and 30 D
CBOT Project A System Back On at 12:55 p.m.

Date 17/08/1999

Project A resumed trading at 12:55 p.m. today after a brief maintenance shutdown at 12:30 p.m. The shutdown was related to system software and not the overall network.
CBOT Implements Proactive Emergency Maintenance on Project A: Temporary Shutdown at 12:30 p.m.

Date 17/08/1999

To perform proactive emergency maintenance, the Chicago Board of Trade temporarily shut down its electronic trading system, Project A, at 12:30 p.m. today. The temporary shutdown is related to system software and not the overall network.
SFE Gains Approval To Place Trading Terminals In USA

Date 16/08/1999

The Sydney Futures Exchange (SFE) and its subsidiary, the New Zealand Futures and Options Exchange (NZFOE), have become the first exchanges in the Asia Pacific region to be permitted to place electronic trading terminals in the United States (US), following clearance from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Resignation from the Management of the SWX Swiss Exchange

Date 16/08/1999

Michael Stäheli, head of the Customer Relations & Marketing Division, is leaving SWX for personal reasons. Since the launch ofelectronic trading in1996, Mr Stäheli has had a powerful influence in shaping the development of SWX. The SWX are greatly indebted to him for his hard work and commitment. The name of his successor will be announced in due course.