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CME Contract Specifications Changes: S&P SPCTRS Index Futures

Date 20/09/2002

The CME Contract Specifications pages on the CME's Web site have been updated to reflect the following: SPCTRTM stock index futures are based on industry-specific sector indexes comprising the benchmark S&P 500® index. With continued interest in indexing, the SPCTR contracts accommodate trading interest in the performance of the nine sectors making up the benchmark S&P 500 Composite Index. These products offer a range of new spreading and hedging opportunities for traders and st
Tokyo Stock Exchange Base Prices And Daily Price Limits For Newly Listing Stocks

Date 19/09/2002

TSE will adjust the base prices and daily price limits of the following three newly listing stocks on September 26, 2002 as follows:
The RTS Gateway Connection Free Until December 31th, 2002

Date 19/09/2002

In accordance with September 16th, 2002, decision made by the RTS Board of Directors, connection to the RTS Gateway will be free until December 31th, 2002. The Gateway allows market participants to trade on the Order-driven market using the certified Internet trading systems.
The KOSDAQ Stock Market Inc. New Address

Date 19/09/2002

The KOSDAQ Stock Market Inc. will move its offices to 45-2 Youido-Dong Youngdungpo-Gu, Seoul, Korea effective September 23, 2002.
Singapore Exchange Ltd Completes Phase One Of Straight-Through-Processing; Seeks Vendors For Phase Two

Date 19/09/2002

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) today announced that it has completed Phase 1 - the design of the business and technical architecture - of its Straight-Through-Processing (STP) initiative. When completed, STP will facilitate the full automation of trade processing, for the Singapore securities market and its institutional participants, from trade execution to final settlement.

SEC: Jonathan Sokobin Named Deputy Chief Economist

Date 19/09/2002

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Harvey L. Pitt today announced the selection of Jonathan Sokobin as Deputy Chief Economist of the Office of Economic Analysis.
SEC: Commission Proposes Disclosure Of Proxy Voting By Mutual Funds, Investment Advisers

Date 19/09/2002

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted today to propose requiring mutual funds and other registered management investment companies to disclose their proxy voting policies and procedures and their actual proxy votes cast. The proposal is designed to enable fund shareholders to monitor their funds' involvement in the governance activities of portfolio companies.
RTS: Trade Registration And Execution Charges For Order-Driven Market To Reach 0,0075% Of The Transaction

Date 19/09/2002

On September 16, 2002, the RTS Board of Directors has approved new registration and execution charges for trades on the Order-driven market. In accordance with the decision, the fee paid by market participants for settlement and depositary paperwork and trade clearing (except for trades in "Gazprom") will reach 0,0005% of the trade including VAT. Previously the Board of Directors of St. Petersburg Stock Exchange (SPBEX) that serves as the marketplace for the Order-driven market
Program Trading Averaged 33.0 Percent Of NYSE Volume During Sept. 9-Sept. 13, 2002

Date 19/09/2002

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for Sept. 9-Sept. 13, 2002.
New York Stock Exchange Issues Monthly Short Interest Report

Date 19/09/2002

The New York Stock Exchange today reported short interest as of the close of business on the settlement date of September 13, 2002, reflecting transactions through September 10, 2002.