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ISE Allocates S&P SmallCap 600 Index To Morgan Stanley - ISE To Introduce Index Options Trading Pending SEC Approval

Date 08/07/2003

The International Securities Exchange (ISE) said today that it has selected the Standard & Poor's SmallCap 600 index as the basis for the first product to be listed during ISE's expansion into index options trading.
Eurex Extends Terms For German And Swiss Equity Options - To Be Extended From 12 To 24 Months As Of 21 July 2003/ Increasing Demand For Equity Options With Longer Terms

Date 08/07/2003

Eurex, the international derivatives market, is extending the terms for German and Swiss equity options. Effective July 21, the world's leading equity options market will extend the terms of 20 German and 14 Swiss equity options from currently 12 months to a maximum of 24 months.
Copenhagen Stock Exchange - Focus: Strong Interest In 2% Bonds Among Danish Bond Investors In Search Of Excess Return

Date 08/07/2003

The continued fall in interest rates has led to a dramatic decline in the net return on Danish government bonds. For example, investors buying Danish government bonds, such as the 7% 2004 or the 8% 2006, and holding them to maturity will receive a negative net return (at a tax rate of 45%). This negative return is the result of the high price level of the bonds (well above par) as a result of the high coupon rate. Consequently, investors now look to 2% bonds in search of excess return in the Dan
CME Unveils Comprehensive Program To Help Members, Floor Personnel Incorporate Electronic Trading Strategies, Leverage Electronic Trading Opportunities

Date 08/07/2003

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) today announced extensive plans to help its members successfully incorporate electronic trading, either in whole or in part, into their overall business strategy should they choose to do so. As part of the new offerings, CME will establish a new state-of-the-art Electronic Trading Resource Center and two innovative new training programs to help members and floor personnel develop the skills and techniques necessary to succeed in an online trading environme
CME And Citigroup Announce New Streamlined Currency Delivery Process For CME Futures Contracts Via Continuous Linked Settlement

Date 08/07/2003

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) and Citigroup announced today that CME has appointed Citigroup Global Transaction Services to provide CME with foreign exchange settlement services through CLS Bank, allowing continuous linked settlement (CLS) of CME's foreign exchange (FX) futures transactions. Settlement via CLS will streamline CME's quarterly currency delivery process and result in cost savings to CME clearing firms. CME's FX contracts currently are settled four times a year using a pro

Chicago Stock Exchange June Volume Results

Date 08/07/2003

Monthly Listed Volume June 2003 June 2002 Percent Change Total Share Volume 1,890,697,324 1,515,373,496 24.77%<
CFTC Requests Comment On Proposed Rule Changes Related To Chicago Mercantile Exchange/Chicago Board Of Trade Common Clearing Link

Date 08/07/2003

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is considering for approval, pursuant to Section 5c(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and Commission rule 40.5, certain proposed rules filed by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). The CME and the CBOT have indicated that these rules relate to the proposed Clearing Link between them. The rules that have been submitted for approval, as well as other rules related to the Clearing Link that the CBOT has ce
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. To Continue Exchange For Risk (EFR) Transactions

Date 07/07/2003

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. (WCE) has approved the continuation of Exchange For Risk (EFR) transactions on a permanent basis for all WCE agricultural futures contracts, including canola, flaxseed, canola meal, feed wheat and western barley, pending regulatory non-disapproval.
The Honorable Jed Rakoff Approves Settlement Of SEC'S Claim For A Civil Penalty Against Worldcom

Date 07/07/2003

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that the United States District Court Judge Jed Rakoff issued an Opinion and Order approving the SEC's settlement with WorldCom, Inc.
Stockholmsbörsen - Statistical Report January-June 2003

Date 07/07/2003

Total share turnover amounted to SEK 1 093 (1 574) billion. The turnover rate was 125 (124) per cent. The total derivative-trading turnover amounted to 34 189 282 (29 158 934) contracts. The All Share Index, SAX, closed at 160.6 (149.6), representing an increase of 7.4% since December 31st, 2002. The number of listed companies amounted to 285 at the end of June (31.12.2002: 297). The number of members amounted to 77 at the end of June (31.12. 2002: 83). <