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The Management Of The Copenhagen Stock Exchange Is Increased

Date 08/11/2000

Mr Jan Ovesen, aged 42, joins the management of the Copenhagen Stock Exchange with the title of Managing Director.
TASE Derivatives Market Advances

Date 08/11/2000

The average daily volume of TA 25 Index options reached a record 138,000 contracts in October. A daily record of 221,000 was set October 12. Since derivatives trading was automated in October 1999, daily volumes of TA 25 options have more than tripled from 30,000 to more than 100,000 in recent months.
Regular Review Due For FTSE Indices

Date 08/11/2000

The next set of regular changes to the benchmark FTSE UK indices will be announced on Wednesday 06 December following a meeting of the independent FTSE practitioner committee.
Nymex Sets Date For Demutualization

Date 08/11/2000

The New York Mercantile Exchange today announced a target date of November 15 for its demutualization, which will make it the first exchange in New York to convert from not-for-profit membership structure to a for-profit structure.
Euronext Paris: Open Interest On Derivatives Markets Up Sharply In October

Date 08/11/2000

The number of contracts traded on Euronext Paris derivatives markets in October dipped to 21.4 million, down 2% from the previous month, but open interest showed a vigorous 32% rise to 28.4 million lots. Similarly, trading in equity and index derivatives was little changed, showing a decline of just 0.5%, but open interest was nearly 32% higher than in September. Trading in short-term equity options showed a healthy rise to 8.4 million and open interest surged 53%.

Cross-trading Link Between Singapore Exchange, ADX

Date 08/11/2000

The Singapore Exchange's Derivatives Trading Division (SGX-DT) and The Australian Derivatives Exchange (ADX) yesterday announced that they will begin detailed discussions and work to: establish cooperation that would enable their members and traders to have cross-access to the exchanges' electronically listed products, and co-clear such products - with a view to promoting greater liquidity and offering a wider product range for both exchanges.
CME Receives Favorable IRS Ruling, Plans To Become A For-Profit Corporation On Nov. 13

Date 08/11/2000

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has just received a favorable tax ruling from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). As a result of the ruling, exchange officials have announced a planned effective date of Monday, Nov. 13, for its transformation to a for-profit corporation.
CBOT Volume Tops 5 Million In Just Over Two Months Of Trading On a/c/e - Overnight Trading Following Election Day Reaches Over 100,000 Contracts

Date 08/11/2000

In just over two months, CBOT members traded more than five million contracts on its new electronic trading platform a/c/e, alliance/cbot/eurex, the Chicago Board of Trade reported today. As of yesterday, overall a/c/e volume reached 5,090,697 contracts, with the average daily trading volume on a/c/e rising to 99,818 contracts.
Baltic Stock Exchanges Monthly Statistics October 2000

Date 08/11/2000

Riga In October Latvian capital market turnover amounted to EUR 73.33 million. Equity trading volume was EUR 9.88 million, as usual, surpassed by trading with debt securities (EUR 63.45 million). Equity market capitalisation at the end of the month stood at LVL 339.30 million (EUR 645.73 million), which is a 5.52% increase over the end of September. Dow Jones RSE appreciated to the previous month by 2.68% and reached its 52 week high of 138.31 on October 31, while RICI index
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Spread Activity Contributed To Record Volume Levels In Canola Futures

Date 07/11/2000

Despite the relatively limited price movement in canola values throughout the month of October, trade sources indicated that an active underlying cash market and significant spread trading activity contributed to a record month for pit trade volume and a new record for open interest for WCE canola futures.