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HEX Integrated Markets Announces New Organization - OMHEX's Rationalization Negotiations In Finland Concluded

Date 17/12/2003

HEX Integrated Markets, a division of OMHEX, today confirms its new organization, effective January 1, 2004, as communicated at the launch of OMHEX in September. The new organization reflects the company's focus on delivering benefits to customers through the integration of markets.
FTSE All-Share Liquidity screen

Date 17/12/2003

To provide complete transparency, FTSE now publish results of the monthly constituent liquidity screen for the FTSE All-Share Index. Click for more information and to view November data.
Eurex Breaks One Billion Contract Barrier- Eurex Is The World's Most Liquid Marketplace And Highest Turnover Exchange - Ferscha: Global Clearing Link Will Stimulate Trading Growth Through Additional Clearing Opportunities

Date 17/12/2003

The international derivatives market Eurex broke the one billion contract barrier on Wednesday, when the one billionth contract in a single year was traded on the exchange. Trading volumes in 2003 to date exceed the 2002 total of 801 million contracts by more than 20 percent and have more than doubled since 2000 (454 million contracts).
Dow Jones Indexes Announces Changes In The Dow Jones Select Dividend Index

Date 17/12/2003

Dow Jones Indexes today announced that seven stocks would be replaced in the Dow Jones Select Dividend Index as a result of the regular annual review. The changes are effective December 22, 2003.
Craig S. Donohue Appointed To Board Of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings

Date 17/12/2003

Chicago Mercantile Exchange Holdings Inc. (CME Holdings) today announced that Craig S. Donohue has been appointed to its Board of Directors, effective when he becomes Chief Executive Officer of the company on Jan. 1, 2004. Donohue will fill the remainder of the term of James J. McNulty, currently President and Chief Executive Officer, who will step down when his contract expires on Dec. 31, 2003.

Copenhagen Stock Exchange: Focus: Continued Weakening Of The US Dollar May Change The Prospect Of Further Rises In Share Prices

Date 17/12/2003

After a few lean years, the equity markets have seen major increases in 2003, which are primarily due to the growth boom that the USA has experienced over the summer. And there are still a number of convincing arguments that investors may see more upward movements in share prices the coming months. But there is a snake in the grass - failure to create jobs and the weakening of the US dollar - and thus the risk of a genuine USD crash - may threaten the positive atmosphere on the equity mark
Component Changes Made To Dow Jones Sector Titans Indexes

Date 17/12/2003

Dow Jones Indexes today announced changes in the stock components of the Dow Jones Sector Titans Indexes.
CMS WebView Plc Proposed Placing Of New Ordinary Shares

Date 17/12/2003

CMS WebView plc ("CMS" or "the Company"), a leading provider of software systems for real-time financial data distribution and management, announces that 25,000,000 new ordinary shares of 0.2 pence each in the capital of CMS ("the New Shares") have been conditionally placed by Corporate Synergy Plc with institutional and other investors at a price of 10 pence per share ("the Proposed Placing") to raise £2.5 million (before expenses) for the Company.
CBOT Board Bulletin, December 16, 2003

Date 17/12/2003

The Board of Directors of the Chicago Board of Trade at its regular meeting Tuesday, December 16, 2003, took the following actions summarized in the attached document.
CBOT And CBOE Reach Agreement To Permit CBOT Full Members To Sell CBOE Exercise Right Privileges

Date 17/12/2003

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) today announced an agreement which enables CBOT Full Members to unbundle and sell their CBOE exercise right privileges. The CBOE exercise right, which was granted to CBOT Full Members when the CBOE was formed, allows a CBOT Full Member to become a CBOE member without having to purchase a membership at the CBOE.