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GlobalCOAL<SUP><SMALL>TM</SMALL></SUP> Is Pleased To Announce Another Record Month Of Transactions In Its Newcastle Market

Date 18/12/2002

globalCOALTM, the coal e-marketplace backed by leading industry consumers & producers, is pleased to announce that it has transacted a record amount of tonnage in Newcastle (Phys NEWCTM) at 1.635 million metric tonnes month-to-date. In addition, a major coal user has made a commitment to place bids, on a regular basis, with an intention to purchase physical tonnage in the Phys NEWCTM market on globalCOALTM, which will commence in 2003.
Deutsche Börse Updates Weightings In Equity Indices

Date 18/12/2002

Effective December 23, new weights will apply for the companies in the equity indices of Deutsche Börse. The index provider released the tentative figures on Wednesday. The final figures, based on Friday's Xetra closing prices, will be published on Saturday at the Deutsche Börse Web site.
Arbitration Proceedings Between HEX And Trading Members Concluded

Date 18/12/2002

An Arbitration Court has ruled on 18 December that HEX is liable to reimburse a number of brokers for the value added tax that HEX has been refunded from the years 1995-2000 (VAT refund), altogether 11.3 million euro.
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. Will Offer Exchange For Risk (EFR) Transactions Beginning January 2003

Date 17/12/2002

Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Inc. (WCE) is pleased to announce the introduction of Exchange For Risk (EFR) as an allowable ex-pit transaction for all futures contracts effective January 2, 2003.
Tokyo Stock Exchange: Amendment To Determination Method For Settlement Price For Futures Contracts

Date 17/12/2002

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) decided to amend the determination method for the settlement price as shown below.

Tokyo Stock Exchange: Amendment To Delisting Rule For Equity Options Contracts

Date 17/12/2002

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) will introduce "minimum liquidity requirement" for equity options contracts in addition to the current delisting rule.
The Pacific Exchange And Russell To Offer trading On Russell ETF Options

Date 17/12/2002

TACOMA, Wash.- The Pacific Exchange (PCX) and Frank Russell Company have signed a licensing agreement to offer ETF options contracts based on the family of 12 Russell index iShares.
The National Stock Exchange Of Lithuania Awards The Most Active Participants Of The Lithuanian Securities Market

Date 17/12/2002

On 16 December, the National Stock Exchange of Lithuania (NSEL) awarded the most active participants of the Lithuanian securities market and business mass media in 2002.
Tallinn Stock Exchange: Closing Date For Share Registration Extended To July 1, 2003

Date 17/12/2002

On December 17, the Estonian Parliament made amendments to the Estonian Central Register of Securities Act and Commercial Code, extending the closing date for registration of public limited companies and alleviated sanctions for not fulfilling the registration requirement in a timely manner.
SET Announces 30 December 2002 a Holiday

Date 17/12/2002

Following from the Cabinet Resolution on 26 November 2002 giving approval for Monday December 30 2002 to be a public holiday, the Bank of Thailand has confirmed that this day will be a Bank Holiday as well.