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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.
In The First 9 Months Of 2003, The Total Volume Of Trading On The MICEX Reached About 197 Bln Dollars

Date 08/10/2003

The Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MICEX) has announced the overall results of its work in the first 9 months of 2003. In 1.01.2003 - 30.09.2003, the total trading volume in all of the MICEX markets reached 196,8 bln U.S. dollars, 2,4 times more than in the same period of 2002.
Financial Services Authority Announces Merger Of UK Listing Authority And Markets And Exchanges Division

Date 08/10/2003

John Tiner, FSA Chief Executive, today announced that the UK Listing Authority will merge with the Markets and Exchanges Division of the Financial Services Authority. Gay Huey Evans, who is currently the Director of Markets and Exchanges, will take on responsibility for managing the new 'Markets Division' within the current Deposit Takers and Markets Directorate.
European Commission: Results Of Council Of Economics And Finance Ministers, Luxembourg, 7th October 2003 Investment Services Directive

Date 08/10/2003

The Council reached political agreement on a Common Position on the proposed investment services Directive (see IP/03/1352), by qualified majority (with the United Kingdom, Ireland, Luxembourg, Sweden and Finland voting against).