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Study Finds Russell 1000® Index is Better Benchmark for Large Capitalization U.S. Stocks

Date 12/01/2000

The Russell 1000 Index is a superior benchmark to the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) as a proxy for today's large capitalization U.S. stocks, according to a recently updated report.
New Year's Message From The Chairman Of The Osaka Mercantile Exchange, Mr. F. Murata

Date 12/01/2000

1999 was another successful year for Osaka Mercantile Exchange. Our aluminium futures was traded actively especially in the first half of the year and the rubber and rubber index futures markets gradually recovered their popularity from their low prices. In total, we achieved more volumes than those traded in the previous year. I wish to express my deepest appreciation for the valuable support and cooperation by our members and the other people concerned.
Kansas City Board Of Trade Clearing Corp. Elects Officers, Directors For 2000

Date 12/01/2000

Scott P. Smith, with Benson-Quinn Commodities, Inc., yesterday was elected president of the Kansas City Board of Trade Clearing Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kansas City Board of Trade.
E-mini Nasdaq 100 Sets Another Volume Record

Date 12/01/2000

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange's E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures contract set a new single-day volume record on Jan. 10, of 15,674 contracts.
Central Bank Of Iceland Weekly Repo Auction, 11.Jan.

Date 12/01/2000

The Central Bank of Iceland held a weekly auction of repurchase agreements on January 11 of the standard maturity of 14 days. The auction was a fixed rate one at 9.0 per cent p.a. Offers were made for a total amount of 5.5 billion krónur resulting in repurchase contracts for that amount.

Amsterdam Exchanges Silver Options To Be Delisted

Date 12/01/2000

Amsterdam Exchanges has decided to stop introducing new series in the silver option class with effect from the January 2000 expiration. As no further expiry months will be introduced, silver options will no longer be traded on Amsterdam Exchanges options market after the May 2000 expiration.
Amsterdam Exchanges Goes For Gold - Change To Contract Specifications For Gold Options

Date 12/01/2000

Amsterdam Exchanges will introduce new-style gold options on 20 March 2000. The contract specifications for these new gold options will change in a number of ways from those for existing gold options. The new options will be European style, which means that they cannot be exercised before their expiration date. Moreover, the new gold options will not be delivery contracts but cash settlement contracts. In addition, the six-month series of the new gold options will be introduced in the March cy
Singapore Exchange Press Statement On The Central Depository (Pte) Limited And Migration Of CLOB Securities

Date 11/01/2000

On 7 January 2000, The Central Depository (Pte) Limited ("CDP") received an amended Document issued by Effective Capital Sdn Bhd ("ECSB") relating to a proposal for migration of CLOB Securities. The Document was dated 24 December 1999 and amended as at 6 January 2000. CDP is reviewing the amendments for incorporation into the Document to be disseminated. In the amended Document, the closing date for the Proposal has been extended to 22 February 2000.
Nasdaq to Create Market Technology and Services Company with SSI Technology of India - IndigoMarkets Will Build Internet-based Infrastructure for Nasdaq-Japan and Nasdaq-Europe

Date 11/01/2000

The Nasdaq Stock Market® announced today that it has established IndigoMarketsSM, a joint venture company to be formed with SSI Technologies (SSIT), a division of SSI Ltd., of India. The new company will create Internet-based trading and market systems for Nasdaq® global markets including Nasdaq-EuropeSM and Nasdaq-JapanSM-the new markets being set up to provide European and Japanese investors with enhanced opportunities to invest in the world's preeminent stocks and initial public offerings (IP
Nasdaq Sets One-Day Point Gain Record For The Second Trading Session In A Row

Date 11/01/2000

The Nasdaq Stock Market® yesterday had its largest point increase ever for the second trading day in a row, with preliminary figures showing the Nasdaq Composite® Index rising 167.05 points to 4049.67. The Composite climbed 4.3 percent, its 9th largest percent increase ever. The previous point gain record was set on Friday, January 7, 2000 with the Composite Index rising 155.49 points.