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NYSE - Getting the Message: Faster, Better Information - Trading Floor Begins Transition To Next-Generation Communications System

Date 14/09/2004

Almost as soon as Lehman Brothers’ Robert Seton-Harris began using the NYSE’s newly upgraded messaging system, he noticed an unmistakable gain in efficiency. For starters, communication among the Lehman brokers who trade at the NYSE was much faster, enabling them to make quicker decisions and execute better trades for their customers.
Nymex To Decrease Margins On New York Independent System Operator Electricity Futures

Date 14/09/2004

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., said that it will decrease the margins on its three New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) electricity futures contracts at the close of business on Wednesday.
Nymex To Add Seasonal Differentials To Natural Gas Calendar Spread Options Contracts

Date 14/09/2004

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., will beginning tomorrow list two additional natural gas calendar spread options contracts based on October–to–April and April–to–October differentials.
No Changes To FTSE Country Classification In 2005

Date 14/09/2004

Global index provider FTSE Group, said today that no changes will be made to the current classification (ie designation as developed or emerging markets) of any countries in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series during 2005. The decision has been confirmed by the FTSE Equity Index Committee, following a six-month engagement period between FTSE Group and stock exchanges around the world, including a close examination of market structures and conditions. FTSE’s analysis showed that no countries cu
Grocery Wholesaler Fleming Companies Settles Fraud Charges with SEC - Several Fleming Suppliers and Their Employees Also Settle Charges of Causing Fleming's Violations and Will Pay Civil Penalties - Commission's Investigation Continues

Date 14/09/2004

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settlement of enforcement proceedings against grocery wholesaler Fleming Companies, Inc., of Lewisville, Texas, for securities fraud and other violations arising from material earnings overstatements during late 2001 and the first half of 2002. The Commission also announced settled enforcement proceedings against three Fleming suppliers and their employees, and against former employees of two other Fleming suppliers, for causing certain of F

FTSE: No Changes To Greece’s Country Classification In 2005

Date 14/09/2004

Global index provider FTSE Group said today that no changes will be made to the current classification of Greece. Greece will continue to be classified as a Developed market within the FTSE Global Equity Index Series during 2005. The decision has been confirmed by the FTSE Equity Index Committee, following a six-month engagement period between FTSE Group and the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE), including a close examination of market structures and conditions.
Europe’s Main Emitters Meet In London - First Meeting Of Industrial And Financial Committees Of European Climate Exchange

Date 14/09/2004

Yesterday in London, representatives of 20 of Europe’s largest emitters of carbon dioxide met for the first time as the founding members of the European Climate Exchange’s (ECX) industry committee. The group, which accounts for roughly 65 percent of total emissions targeted under the EU emissions trading scheme (EU ETS), included all of Europe’s largest power utilities and the world’s top oil companies amongst others.
CME Launches New X-Funds To Provide Investors Short-Term Flexibility

Date 14/09/2004

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) announced today it will be launching CME X-Funds ™, cash settled “baskets” of up to four futures contracts in an index that settle every two weeks, beginning Monday, October 4, 2004.
CBOT Fed Watch - August 2004

Date 14/09/2004

In advance of next week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting on September 21, the Chicago Board of Trade will be reporting daily rate change probabilities in the FOMC's federal funds target rate, as indicated by the CBOT® 30-Day Federal Funds futures contract. The CBOT 30-Day Federal Funds futures contract is a key benchmark interest rate barometer that reflects the forward overnight effective rate for excess reserves that are traded among commercial banks in the U.S. federal funds market.
CBOE Board Approves Details Of Purchase Offer For CBOT Exercise Rights - Purchase Offer Information To Be Sent By September 20

Date 14/09/2004

The Chicago Board Options Exchange Board of Directors approved the final details of a proposed offer to purchase a number of CBOE exercise rights held by Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Full Members.