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Dow Jones Indexes Changes Composition Of Dow Jones TRAC-X Europe; Changes To The Index Are A Result Of A Regular Review To Ensure The Most Liquid Index Possible

Date 18/03/2004

Dow Jones Indexes today announced the new composition of the Dow Jones TRAC-X Europe Index effective Monday, March 22, 2004.
Deutsche Börse: Scenario Calculation For The Equity Indices - Changes In The Indices Effective March 22

Date 18/03/2004

With effect from March 22, new weights will apply for the companies in the equity indices of Deutsche Börse. The company released the preliminary weighting figures on Thursday. The final figures based on Friday's Xetra closing prices will be published at the Deutsche Börse website on Saturday (www.deutsche-boerse.com).
CMS WebView Opens First USA sales Office In Chicago

Date 18/03/2004

A leading provider of systems and software for real-time data distribution and management CMS WebView plc (CMS) is to open its first sales office in Chicago, USA. The new CMS sales office, located in the financial district, will be staffed initially by senior representatives from the London office. CMS will also recruit experienced US staff with local market experience and contacts.
CME Establishes Competitive Markets Advisory Council - New "Think Tank" Includes Three Nobel Prize Winners And Will Serve As An Intellectual Resource For CME And The CMECenterfor Innovation

Date 18/03/2004

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME), the largest U.S. futures exchange, today announced the formation of the Competitive Markets Advisory Council (CMAC) of Chicago Mercantile Exchange with the appointment of five prominent financial experts, including three Nobel Prize winners, to its membership. The CMAC will serve as a "think tank" to analyze and develop policy analyses and position papers on significant competitive market issues. It also will be actively involved with the CME Center for I
Arrangements For Adjustment Of Futures And Options On Shares Of HKEx

Date 18/03/2004

Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx), and the SEHK Options Clearing House (SEOCH), a wholly-owned member of HKEx Group, have jointly announced the arrangements for adjustments to the contract terms of all open futures and options contracts on shares of HKEx before the market open on the ex-dividend date of Wednesday, 24 March 2004 to account for a proposed special dividend of $1.68 per share by HKEx.

Amex Seat-Holders And NASD Approve Transfer Of Amex From NASD Back To The Exchange

Date 18/03/2004

NASD announced today the membership of the Amex Membership Corporation (AMC) and the NASD Board of Governors have voted to transfer control of the American Stock Exchange (Amex) from NASD to the AMC. The Securities and Exchange Commission must approve the transfer before the action becomes final.
Warsaw Exchange Announces The Quarterly Revision Of WIG, WIG-PL And WIRR Indices

Date 17/03/2004

The Warsaw Stock Exchange announces following the trading session on March 19, 2004, there will be a quarterly revision concerning the WIG, WIG-PL and WIRR indices.
TSX Venture Exchange Summary (February 2004)

Date 17/03/2004

The following is a brief overview of statistic highlights from the TSX Venture Exchange for February 2004.
Trading Technologies To Connect To IntercontinentalExchange<SUP>™</SUP> Energy Markets - TT Will Be First ISV To Offer Trading Of Both IPE Futures And ICE OTC Cleared Cash Products

Date 17/03/2004

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT) and IntercontinentalExchange™ (ICE®) today announced they are collaborating to provide access to ICE's global energy markets via TT's X_TRADER® electronic trading platform. Through this arrangement, market participants will be able to use TT's X_TRADER to execute trades in over-the-counter (OTC) cash energy products listed on ICE as well as all futures contracts listed on the International Petroleum Exchange (IPE), ICE's regulated futures
Tokyo Stock Exchange Trading Suspension Upon Izumi Securities Co., Ltd.

Date 17/03/2004

TSE imposed a suspension of trading in the TSE market upon Izumi Securities Co., Ltd. (gIzumi Securitiesh), pursuant to Trading Participant Rules.