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FTSE Group Launches European Sector Indices With iShares ETFs

Date 14/11/2002

FTSE Group, the global index company, today announces the launch of the new FTSE European Sector Index Series, a set of eight tradable indices designed to allow fast and efficient trading for investors worldwide. The indices will go live on November 18th 2002 with Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) issued by iShares, the world's leading ETF provider, managed by Barclays Global Investors (BGI).
DTN Market Access LLC Enters Landmark European Sales Alliance With CMS WebView plc

Date 14/11/2002

DTN Market Access, LLC (DTN) and CMS WebView plc (CMS) are pleased to announce a landmark European sales alliance in which CMS, utilising its 20 years of experience as a quote vendor company, will market and support ProphetX in Europe.
Baltic Exchange Launches FFA Settlement Prices Service

Date 14/11/2002

The Baltic Exchange has launched a service to assist in the settlement of forward freight agreement (FFA) contracts on its website balticexchange.com.
Archipelago Reaches Record Volume Highs on the ECN and Exchange - Archipelago Volume Records Broken Repeatedly in October: ECN Breaks Previous High - Volume Marks, ArcaEx Achieves Significant Milestone In Listed Trading Volume

Date 14/11/2002

Archipelago announced on November 5 that throughout October it reached new volume highs on both the Electronics Communication Network (ECN) and on the Archipelago Exchange (ArcaEx). During the month, Archipelago recorded its top ten record volume days in terms of combined shares for the ECN and ArcaEx.
TSX Group Inc., TSX Inc. - Underwriting Syndicate Exercises Over-Allotment Option To Purchase 2,846,736 Common Shares Of TSX Group Inc.

Date 13/11/2002

TSX Group Inc. (TSX: X) and TSX Inc. (formerly The Toronto Stock Exchange Inc.) announced today that TSX Group Inc.'s underwriters have exercised in full their over-allotment option to purchase 2,846,736 common shares of TSX Group Inc. at the initial public offering price of $18.00 per share. The over-allotment option closing is expected to occur on November 19, 2002. The total net proceeds to be received on exercise of the over-allotment option will be paid to former shareholders of TSX Inc.

TSX Group Becomes First Publicly-Traded Exchange In North America

Date 13/11/2002

Yesterday the TSX Group became the first North American stock exchange to go public. The event will be commemorated on Friday, November 15, 2002 with a listing ceremony at Stock Market Place.
Strong Increase In Euronext Revenues During The 3rd Quarter 2002 : +11.9%

Date 13/11/2002

Euronext NV registers this quarter another strong progress of its revenues. These amount to € 253.5 mio in Q3 2002 against € 226.5 mio for the same period in 2001. This 11.9% revenues growth year-on-year, is linked to the strong volatility observed on the markets during the quarter, leading to a strong activity both on the cash and the derivatives markets.
Stockholmsbörsen: JM And Karlshamns Best At Financial Reporting

Date 13/11/2002

The jury in the "Best Financial Reporting in 2001" competition has awarded first prize to JM AB in the large company category and Karlshamns AB in the small company category. The aim of this annual competition - arranged by Stockholmsbörsen - is to encourage companies to improve and develop their market information.
Standard & Poor's Announces Changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index

Date 13/11/2002

Standard & Poor's will make the following changes in the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index: After the close of trading on Wednesday, November 13, 2002, Triquest Energy Corporation (TSXVN:TRI) will be deleted from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index. The shares of the company will begin trading on the TSX at the open on Thursday, November 14, 2002.
SEC Charges Pervasive Fraud At Company Controlled By Criminal Recidivists - Commission Obtains Emergency Relief In District Court, Suspends Trading

Date 13/11/2002

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed an enforcement action today to halt what it alleges is a pervasive, ongoing fraud at 800America.com Inc., a purported Internet retailer listed on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board. The Commission's complaint, filed in U.S. District court in Manhattan, names 800America and two criminal recidivists: David Elie Rabi, CEO, CFO, and a director of 800 America, convicted in 1997 of securit