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Clearstream And Euroclear To Launch 'Automated Daytime Bridge' By November 2004

Date 30/07/2003

Euroclear Bank and Clearstream International today jointly announced the development of a new, automated, daytime Bridge between the two international central securities depositories (ICSDs). The 'Bridge' is an electronic communications link which facilitates the efficient settlement of securities transactions between counterparties in Clearstream Banking Luxembourg and Euroclear Bank. This new development will supplement the existing overnight electronic Bridge and will replace the manually ope
CBOT Reaches Second Highest Exchange Daily Volume - Ten-Year Treasury Note Options And Five-Year Treasury Note Futures Contracts Set Daily Volume Records

Date 30/07/2003

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) today announced the second highest exchange daily volume in the CBOT's history was reached yesterday at 3,175,125 contracts traded. The overall exchange daily volume record remains at 3,286,987 contracts set on May 28, 2003.
Bolsa De Madrid Admits To Trading 23 New Warrants

Date 30/07/2003

As of August 1 Bolsa de Madrid will begin trading 23 new warrants issued by Banesto Banco de Emisiones. The underlying assets of the warrants are Spanish shares and indices.
Benn Steil Written Testimony To The Committee On Governance Of NYSE

Date 30/07/2003

Please click here to view Benn Steil's written comments to the Committee on Governance Of NYSE, chaired by NYSE board members Carl McCall and Leon Panetta. Benn Steil will be giving oral testimony on Tuesday, August 5.
Baltic Exchange Plans To Introduce New Freight Index

Date 30/07/2003

The Baltic Exchange has announced today that it intends to undertake the widest possible consultation with the industry before introducing a new index that will replace the existing Baltic Handymax Index (BHMI).

TSX Group Inc. Reports Results For Second Quarter 2003

Date 29/07/2003

Earnings per share of 48 cents unchanged from the second quarter, 2002 Revenue decline of 5% offset by lower expenses and income taxes Quarterly dividend of $0.18 per common share declared
The Bank Of Russia Joins The MICEX Electronic Document Circulation System

Date 29/07/2003

The RF Central Bank has become another participant of the MICEX electronic document circulation system after signing an agreement with the MICEX about joining the Rules of electronic document turnover. This enables the Bank of Russia to use more extensively the possibilities of the electronic document circulation when organising interaction with the MICEX, the National Depository Centre and the MICEX Settlement House, and, in particular, when implementing new projects on the government securitie
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 29/07/2003

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index after the close of trading on Tuesday, July 29, 2003: Pursuant to a special resolution passed by shareholders on June 6, 2003, International Powerhouse Energy Corp. (TSXVN:IPH) will change its name to Sea Breeze Power Corp. (TSXVN:SBX). The new CUSIP number will be 811327 10 5. There is no consolidation of capital.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes In S&P/TSX Canadian Indices

Date 29/07/2003

Standard & Poor's Canadian Index Operations announces the following index change effective after the close of business on Wednesday, July 30, 2003: The relative weight of H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) will increase by approximately 0.08% in the S&P/TSX Capped Income Trust Index and by approximately 0.36% in the S&P/TSX Capped REIT Index. The relative weight change reflects an adjustment to the float trust units of the income trust due to the issuance of units. Compan
RTS Stock Exchange Order-Driven Trading Session Extends

Date 29/07/2003

Effective July 30th, 2003, in accordance with St. Petersburg Stock Exchange Listing Rules, and St. Petersburg Stock Exchange Trading Rules, the trading hours on the Order-Driven Market will be extended.