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CBOT Bund, Bobl, And Schatz Futures: Settlement Procedures

Date 16/04/2004

The attached file is an explanation of the daily settlement procedures for CBOT® Bund, Bobl, and Schatz futures, as well as the final cash settlement that takes place at contract expiration.
The National Stock Exchange Of Lithuania Share Turnover Exceeds The Annual Result Of 2003

Date 15/04/2004

This year, records in securities trading at the National Stock Exchange of Lithuania (NSEL) have become common. Besides impressive turnovers of the last three months and the overall first quarter of this year as well as a surge in LITIN 10 index, since the beginning of 2004 the NSEL share turnover has outreached the annual share turnover of 2003 (LTL 594 m or Eur 172 m) totalling LTL 598 m (Eur 173.2 m).
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 15/04/2004

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index changes effective after the close of business on Thursday, April 15, 2004:
SGX Hosts 23rd EAOSEF General Assembly For First Time In 16 Years - SGX Signing MOUs With Shanghai And Shenzhen Stock Exchanges

Date 15/04/2004

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) is hosting the 23rd East Asia & Ocean Stock Exchange Federation (EAOSEF) General Assembly and Working Committee meetings in Singapore after 16 years since 1988. The meetings will take place between 15 and 17 April 2004.
SEC Announces Agenda For Public Hearing On Proposed Regulation NMS, April 21, 2004, 9:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.

Date 15/04/2004

The Commission recently proposed Regulation NMS (http://www.sec.gov/rules/proposed/34-49325.htm) to enhance and modernize the regulatory structure of the U.S. equity markets. As previously announced, to obtain the benefit of public dialogue on Regulation NMS, the Commission has scheduled a public hearing on the proposals for Wednesday April 21, 2004. The hearing will be held at the InterContinental The Barclay New York at 111 East 48

S&P Index vs. Active Fund Scorecard (SPIVA) Shows Mixed Results for First Quarter '04 - Large-Cap Funds Outpace Index- Mid- and Small-Caps Lag

Date 15/04/2004

Standard & Poor's, the leading provider of independent investment research, indices and ratings, released today the results of the first quarter 2004 Standard & Poor's Indices Versus Active Funds Scorecard (SPIVA). Actively managed large-cap funds had a strong first quarter, with 55.0% outperforming the S&P 500. The same could not be said for mid- and small-cap managers as the S&P MidCap 400 index outperformed 62.2% of mid-cap funds during the first quarter, and the S&P SmallCap 600 index outpa
Program Trading Averaged 46.0 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Apr. 5-9

Date 15/04/2004

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for Apr. 5-9.
NZX Releases First Quarter Results

Date 15/04/2004

New Zealand Exchange Limited (NZX) is pleased to announce its operating result for the quarter ended 31 March 2004.
NYSE Gears Up For Fast Trading - Tech Upgrades Prepare Traders To Better Compete In New Environment

Date 15/04/2004

These days, traders on the NYSE floor are counting on the Exchange’s technology more than ever. Escalating trading volume and customer demand for fast executions have put pressure on brokers to become ever nimble and efficient.
Nymex Sets Record For Crude Oil Calendar Spread Options Volume

Date 15/04/2004

Crude oil calendar spread options set a daily volume record on the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., on Tuesday, when 11,010 contracts were traded, surpassing the previous record of 5,610 contracts set on February 6, 2004.