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Standard & Poor's Announces Pilot Program For Determining Closing Prices For The S&P 500

Date 08/10/2003

In an effort to address market concern about the basis for determining opening and closing values for major equity indices, including the S&P 500, Standard & Poor's, a leading provider of independent investment research, indices, and ratings, announced that it will conduct a pilot program in which the S&P 500 will be calculated using closing prices as determined on the American Stock Exchange (Amex) for 12 NASDAQ-listed stocks. This pilot will begin Monday, December 1, 2003 and continue through
Standard & Poor's And American Stock Exchange Launch Pilot Program To Provide Closing Prices For 12 Nasdaq Stocks

Date 08/10/2003

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) announced today that it will be participating in a pilot program with Standard & Poor's to provide standardized auction market closing prices for Nasdaq securities in the S&P 500 Index, the most widely used benchmark to track U.S. stock market performance.
SEC Proposes Rules To Increase Proxy Access by Shareholders

Date 08/10/2003

The Securities and Exchange Commission today approved rule proposals that would require companies to include in their proxy materials the names of nominees for director that are submitted by certain shareholders, as well as disclosure relating to those nominees. The proposals follow the recommendations made by the Division of Corporation Finance in its July 15 staff report, Review of the Proxy Process Regarding the Nomination and Elect
SEC Proposes Rules Concerning Broker-Dealer And Affiliate Supervision On A Consolidated Basis

Date 08/10/2003

The Commission today voted to propose rule amendments and new rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that would establish two separate voluntary regulatory frameworks for the Commission to supervise broker-dealers and their affiliates on a consolidated basis.
Philadelphia Stock Exchange Activates Two New Features Of Phl XL - The New Electronic Options Trading System - "Phl XL Now Has Electronic Trade Match Feature And Automated Book Sweep Function"

Date 08/10/2003

The Philadelphia Stock Exchange announced today that it successfully launched a pilot program with Timber Hill LLC using an electronic trade match feature and automated book sweep function for 240 option symbols.

NYSE Open On Columbus Day

Date 08/10/2003

The NYSE will be open on Columbus Day, Monday, October 13.
New Zealand Exchange Operating Metrics

Date 08/10/2003

NZX has published its September operating metrics.
London Stock Exchange's SETSmm Ready To Go Live In November

Date 08/10/2003

SETSmm™, the London Stock Exchange's new trading service for mid-cap securities, is ready to go live on Monday 3 November. SETSmm combines the benefits of the world class SETS electronic order book with London's unrivalled market making expertise.
London Stock Exchange Monthly Market Report For September 2003 - Growth In SETS Trades During September

Date 08/10/2003

The number of trades on SETS™, the London Stock Exchange's electronic order book, increased to 3.06 million in September 2003, a 30 per cent increase on the 2.34 million trades in September 2002. The value traded on SETS during the month was £69.4 billion, up from £58.1 billion in September 2002. There were 22 business days in September 2003 compared with 21 in September 2002.
ISE Launches Electronic Index Options Trading - Seeks To Increase Competition, Execution Efficiency

Date 08/10/2003

The International Securities Exchange (ISE), whose electronic trading platform revolutionized the US options market, has officially entered the index options trading market.