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OFT Refers The Proposed Bids For The London Stock Exchange Plc By Deutsche Börse AG And Euronext NV

Date 29/03/2005

The OFT today referred to the Competition Commission (CC) the anticipated acquisitions of the London Stock Exchange plc (LSE) by Deutsche Börse AG (DBAG) and by Euronext N.V. (Euronext) respectively.

NYSE Seat Sells For USD1,550,000

Date 29/03/2005

A regular seat sold on the New York Stock Exchange today, Mar. 29, 2005, for $1,550,000, up $10,000 from the previous regular seat sale Mar. 21.

London Stock Exchange Statement Re: OFT Announcement

Date 29/03/2005

The Board of the London Stock Exchange notes the announcement by the OFT that a combination of the London Stock Exchange with either Deutsche Borse AG or Euronext N.V. has been referred to the Competition Commission for further review.

London Stock Exchange Announces Extension Of SETSmm

Date 29/03/2005

Following its market consultation, the London Stock Exchange today announced the extension of SETSmm, its successful hybrid electronic order book, to cover 200 more securities.

Launch Of NCDEX Cashew Contract

Date 29/03/2005

NCDEX launched Cashew futures contract on 29th March, 2005, at Kollam. The inauguration was done by Mr P. Bharathan Pillai, Chairman, Cashew Export Promotion Council of India. With the launch of cashew futures, NCDEX now has 32 products in its bouquet of offerings.

Korea Exchange: Specific Plans For Stimulating The KOSDAQ Market

Date 29/03/2005

The KOSDAQ Market Division of Korea Exchange (KRX) has submitted a request to the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) for the review and approval of its new regulations revised to reflect the follow-up measures to the government plans to support venture start-ups, and plans to implement the revised regulations from March 28, 2005 (except some parts of the regulations) after approval by the FSC on March 25.

KCBT Wheat Margins Change - KCBT Raises HRW Wheat Margin Requirements

Date 29/03/2005

The Kansas City Board of Trade has raised its minimum margins for wheat futures contracts. The changes, effective tomorrow, come as a result of increased market volatility and are as follows: Hard Red Winter Wheat Initial Maintenance

JSE Securities Exchange South Africa Weekly Statistics For The Week Ended 25.03.2005

Date 29/03/2005

Attached is the weekly report of certain trading statistics. It must be noted that the statistics relevant to foreign transactions only represent transactions executed through the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa.

HKFE Announces Revised Margins For Futures Contracts

Date 29/03/2005

Click here to download HKFE revised margins for futures contracts.

Euronext Response To OFT Announcement

Date 29/03/2005

Euronext N.V. (“Euronext”) notes today’s OFT announcement and confirms that it will work closely with the Competition Commission.