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Trading Activity Substantial At NYBOT Backup Trading Facility

Date 28/09/2001

In spite of the recent terrorist attacks that completely destroyed the exchange headquarters of the New York Board of Trade (NYBOT®) at 4 World Trade Center, futures and options trading activity at the NYBOT backup facility in Long Island City has continued at seasonally normal and even higher levels.
NYSE Announces Fourth-Quarter 2001 Circuit-Breaker and Trading-Collar Levels

Date 28/09/2001

The New York Stock Exchange will implement new circuit-breaker and trading-collar trigger levels for fourth-quarter 2001, effective Monday, Oct. 1.
London Stock Exchange Announcement Re: LIFFE (Holdings) plc

Date 28/09/2001

Following the announcement by LIFFE (Holdings) plc earlier today, the Board of London Stock Exchange plc confirms that it has made an approach to LIFFE (Holdings) plc regarding a possible offer.
LIFFE Receives Approaches

Date 28/09/2001

The Board of The London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE) announces it has received approaches from a number of parties which may or may not lead to an offer being made for the company.
LIFFE Announces Major Private Investor Programme - Working With Leading Brokers To Boost Retail Futures And Options Trading In The UK - Dedicated Private Investor Website

Date 28/09/2001

Today, the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE) announces a major new programme involving seven leading brokers as part of LIFFE's ongoing commitment to boost private investor access to equity futures and options.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Twenty Futures Contracts

Date 28/09/2001

Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), announced today (Friday) that with effect from the commencement of trading on Wednesday, 3 October, the minimum margins to be collected by an Exchange Participant from its clients in respect of their dealings in the following futures contracts will be as outlined in the table below. The adjustments are based on the clearing company's normal procedures and standard margining methodolog
HEX Buys Sampo Custody Services Ltd

Date 28/09/2001

HEX Group has today, 28.09.2001, acquired 95% of shares in Sampo Custody Services Ltd. Control of the company will be transferred to HEX Group as of 28.09.2001. The company will continue to operate as a separate entity within the HEX Group.
Cyprus Stock Exchange Monthly Digest - August 2001

Date 28/09/2001

During August there was a slight decrease in the General Price Index and a particular decrease in the value of shares traded compared to July. The various figures and statistics are analysed below.
Corporate Governance In Switzerland - Consultative Inquiry On New Recommendations And Rules

Date 28/09/2001

Corporate governance has become a major issue of late. Many countries have drawn up specific rules and regulations. economiesuisse (the Swiss Business Federation) and the SWX Swiss Exchange are today submitting for consultation draft recommendations and rules for corporate governance, comprising a recommended Code of Conduct and a Directive on additional disclosure requirements for listed companies.
CME Lowers Access Fees For GLOBEX®2 Network Connections, Offers Additional Connectivity Options For European Customers

Date 28/09/2001

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) will lower monthly access fees for direct network connections to its GLOBEX®2 electronic trading system, effective Oct. 1, 2001. CME will also offer additional higher-bandwidth connections to its customers based in Europe.