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NYBOT To Launch Pulp Futures Contract Feb. 11, Options Feb. 14 - Contracts To Trade Daily In NYBOT’s Cotton Pits From 8:00 AM To 9:45 AM Est

Date 13/12/2004

On February 11, 2005, the New York Board of Trade® (NYBOT®), the world’s leading “soft” commodity exchange, will launch a Pulp Futures contract, with an Options on Pulp Futures contract to follow on February 14. Pulp is derived from natural plant materials and is used to make a wide range of products such as paper and paperboard, representing an $86 billion dollar industry.
Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Report

Date 13/12/2004

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London Stock Exchange Statement Re Approach

Date 13/12/2004

The Board of London Stock Exchange plc ("LSE") announces that it has received a proposal from Deutsche Borse AG with a view to Deutsche Borse making an offer to acquire London Stock Exchange plc for 530p per share in cash.
Ljubljana Stock Exchange Monthly Statistical Report November 2004

Date 13/12/2004

Turnover The total turnover on all market segments of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange (LJSE) in November 2004 amounted to SIT 33.1 billion, which was 26.1% more than in October 2004, or 5.6% more than this year's monthly average. Compared to November 2003, the total turnover increased by 6.9% (SIT 2.2 billion). In November 2004, shares accounted for 50.9% of structure, bonds 31.4% and shares of investment funds 17.7%. There were no transactions in short-term securities. In comp
KCBT Wheat Futures Trading Volume Sets New Annual Record

Date 13/12/2004

For the ninth time in 11 years, the Kansas City Board of Trade has set a new annual trading volume record in the hard red winter wheat futures contract. At the conclusion of Friday’s trade 2,747,157 contracts or 13.735 billion bushels had traded thus far in 2004. The previous record was set in 2002, at 2,738,536 contracts or 13.692 billion bushels. Approximately two weeks remain to add to the record for this year.

JSE Securities Exchange South Africa Weekly Statistics For The Week Ended 10.12.2004

Date 13/12/2004

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.
Instinet Ranked No. 1 Broker For Buy-Side's Smaller Trades; Besting Full Service / Bulge Bracket Firms

Date 13/12/2004

Instinet, LLC, the Unconflicted Institutional Broker, today announced that, according to a first-of-its-kind study by Plexus Group, Instinet delivers better "value-added" execution quality for its clients' smaller trades than any other broker reviewed. Instinet captured a significant lead over almost 900 other brokers, ranging from the well-known bulge-brackets to smaller agency and boutique trading firms.
Instinet Group Announces November 2004 Transaction Information

Date 13/12/2004

Instinet Group Incorporated (NASDAQ: INGP) today announced November 2004 transaction data for its two major business segments: Instinet, The Unconflicted Institutional Broker and INET, The electronic marketplace.
Franklin Advisers And Franklin Templeton Distributors To Pay $20 Million To Settle Charges Related To Use Of Brokerage Commissions To Pay For Shelf Space

Date 13/12/2004

The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed settled charges against Franklin Advisers, Inc. (FA) and Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (FTDI) (collectively, Franklin), the investment adviser and principal underwriter and distributor affiliated with the Franklin Templeton mutual funds, alleging that Franklin, without proper disclosure, used fund assets to compensate brokerage firms for recommending the Franklin Templeton mutual funds over others to their clients. This practice is known
Dr Miguel Athayde Marques To Head Euronext Lisbon And Join Euronext NV’s Managing Board

Date 13/12/2004

Following Mr João Freixa’s resignation, Euronext NV and the Board of Directors of Euronext Lisbon have appointed Dr Miguel Athayde Marques as Chairman and CEO of Euronext’s Portuguese subsidiary, Euronext Lisbon. The Supervisory Board of Euronext NV also intends to appoint Dr Miguel Athayde Marques as a member of the Managing Board of Euronext NV.