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Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Division Of Trading And Markets Issues Advisory Concerning Foreign Currency Trading By Retail Customers

Date 21/03/2002

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (Commission) Division of Trading and Markets (Division) today issued an advisory concerning foreign currency futures and options trading by retail customers. The Commodity Futures Modernization Act (CFMA), enacted in December 2000, amended the Commodity Exchange Act (Act) to clarify the jurisdiction of the Commission in the area of foreign currency futures and options trading. Generally, offering foreign currency futures and options contracts to retail
CBT Appoints Head Of Business And Product Development

Date 21/03/2002

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) today announced the appointment of Martin Reiner as Senior Vice President for the Exchange, overseeing sales, marketing, and product development.
"OM's Development Into A World Leading Technology Company Will Continue"

Date 21/03/2002

Despite our weakened results, 2001 was not a wasted year. Our core operations developed well during the past year and were profitable. Our brand in the international arena is stronger than ever, and we continued to gain significant market share, stated OM's CEO Per E. Larsson, in his address to the Annual General Meeting of shareholders at Stockholm's Berwaldhallen last night.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Requested Deutsche Securities Ltd. To Submit Business Improvement Report

Date 20/03/2002

TSE requested Deutsche Securities Ltd. to submit business improvement report as to strengthen its internal control system, secure strict compliance by the directors and staff, take preventive measures against recurrence of the above mentioned violations, and clarify locus of responsibility pursuant to the TSE's Trading Participant Rule.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Imposed A Penalty On Nikko Salomon Smith Barney Ltd.

Date 20/03/2002

TSE imposed a penalty on Nikko Salomon Smith Barney Ltd. of a censure for short selling.<

Tokyo Stock Exchange Imposed A Penalty On Credit Lyonnais Securities Europe - Switzerland

Date 20/03/2002

TSE imposed a penalty on Credit Lyonnais Securities Europe - Switzerland AG of JPY 15 million fine for short-selling.
Tokyo Stock Exchange Imposed A Penalty On Bear Stearns Japan Ltd

Date 20/03/2002

TSE imposed a penalty on Bear Stearns Japan Ltd. of JPY 2 million fine for short-selling and JPY 3 million fine for conclusion of a contract to manage a discretionary account.
Pitt Announces Special Study Of SEC Operations, Resources

Date 20/03/2002

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey L. Pitt today announced the commencement of a four-month internal special study to examine the Commission's operations, efficiency, productivity, and resources.
Oslo Børs : Violation Charge For Kværner ASA

Date 20/03/2002

The Board of Oslo Børs has resolved to impose a violation charge of NOK 560,000 on Kværner ASA, equivalent to two times the company's annual listing fee. The charge is imposed in respect of a breach of the duty of disclosure that arose in connection with the company's liquidity situation in September 2001. Oslo Børs is of the view that Kværner was late in providing information to the market on its serious liquidity problems.
Nymex To Raise Natural Gas Margins

Date 20/03/2002

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., today announced that it would increase the margins on its natural gas futures and swaps contracts as of the close of business tomorrow.