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Chicago Stock Exchange April Volume Results

Date 07/05/2002

The CHX share volume decreased by 13 percent from April 2001. Total trade volume was down 31 percent from April 2001. Total OTC share volume declined to 674,837,749 a decrease of 44 percent from April 2001. OTC trade volume was down 61 percent for the same period last year.
Brut Begins Trading Securities On Nasdaq InterMarket

Date 07/05/2002

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq®) today announced that Brut, LLC has begun trading securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the American Stock Exchange (Amex) through Nasdaq InterMarket. Brut is the third Electronic Communications Network (ECN) to link to the National Market System through Nasdaq InterMarket, a cost-efficient electronic marketplace for trading exchange-listed securities.
Botswana Stock Exchange Market Commentary

Date 07/05/2002

The market fell fractionally as volatility plagued some financials.
Botswana Stock Exchange Bank Holiday May 8

Date 07/05/2002

Please note that Thursday May 8th is a bank holiday in Botswana. As such the exchange will be closed for business on that day and will re-open on Friday May 10th.
SEC Names Lawrence E. Harris Chief Economist

Date 06/05/2002

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey L. Pitt today announced that the Commission has named Professor Lawrence E. Harris as Chief Economist and head of the Commission's Office of Economic Analysis. As chief economist, Dr. Harris will advise the Commission and its staff on critical economic issues, recommend and initiate major policy projects designed to make the Commission's regulations more efficient and effective, and oversee staff analysis of the economic impact of SEC regulatory

Nasdaq Distributes First Annual Report

Date 06/05/2002

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. today distributed its first annual report to shareholders, issuers, employees and other key constituencies for the year ended December 31, 2001. Focusing on the powerful ideas that have shaped Nasdaq from the beginning -including partnership, innovation and globalization -the 2001 annual report sets the stage for the company as it moves toward becoming an independent, investor-owned organization. An electronic version of the annual report can be viewed at www.nasdaq
Instinet To Hold Investor Day On June 13, 2002

Date 06/05/2002

Instinet Group Incorporated (Nasdaq: INET) will host its first Investor Day on Thursday, June 13, 2002.
HKEx Proposes New Structures For Listing Matters

Date 06/05/2002

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) has proposed new structures for listing matters. The proposal is designed to provide a simpler administrative framework along with the necessary checks and balances. It includes one-stop decision-making and one-stop appeals to help promote efficient, speedier handling of listing matters. Under the proposed structures, listing matters would be handled by HKEx's listing division and a new HKEx adjudication division set up to handle disciplin
Euronext: Linedata Services And Koninklijke Bam NBM In Next 150 Index

Date 06/05/2002

New composition Next 150 Index Following the official results of the takeover bid by Brack Capital Real Estate for the Dutch company Haslemere (Next 150 Index) and the acquisition of the Dutch company Rodamco North America (Next 150 Index) by a consortium led by Westfield America Trust, Haslemere and Rodamco North America will be removed from the Next 150 Index.
Euronext.liffe Trades 55.4 Million Contracts In April, Up 25% From April 2001

Date 06/05/2002

Euronext.liffe, the derivatives business of Euronext, traded a total of 55.4 million futures and options contracts during the month of April. Average daily volume amounted to over 2.6 million contracts, which represents an underlying nominal value of €582 billion. Year-to-date Euronext.liffe's volume of 237 million is up 29% on the same period in 2001. Total open interest stood at 105 million contracts at the close of trading on 30 April.