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New York Stock Exchange: Margin Requirements For Day Traders

Date 27/08/2001

The New York Stock Exchange implemented amended margin requirements for day traders on Aug. 27, 2001. With the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Exchange amended its Rule 431 that regulates margin requirements to limit the intraday risks associated with day trading. Margin requirements are based on a day trader's activities during the day, rather than on open securities positions at the end of the day.
HEX Plc's Interim Report For Q1 And Q2/2001

Date 27/08/2001

Turnover: 46.2 million euros, a year-on-year increase of 26.4 per cent Operating profit: 17.0 million euros, a 0.8 per cent rise on the previous year Profit before extraordinary items, appropriations and taxes: 18.5 million euros, a year-on-year increase of 0.8 per cent Net profit for the period: 13.1 million euros, a year-on-year increase of 0.3 per cent increase The Tallinn Stock Exchange was entered in the Group's financial statements as of 30 April 2001.
CME Open Interest Sets Consecutive Record - Eurodollar Options On Futures Surpass Previous Open Interest Mark

Date 27/08/2001

Open interest on Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. (CME) rose again on Friday, August 24, to a record 14,866,663 open positions, surpassing the previous day's record of 14,831,467 positions.
Closure Of Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange

Date 27/08/2001

The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) wishes to announce that the offices of the KLSE Group will be closed on Friday, 31 August 2001 in conjunction with Merdeka Day.
Baltic Stock Exchanges Monthly Statistics July 2001

Date 27/08/2001

Riga In July total Latvian capital market trading amounted to EUR 47.84 million (LVL 26.60 million). Equity market trading volume was high exceeding EUR 20 million (LVL 11 million), mainly, thanks to successful Latvijas Gaze auction that took place on July 19. In auction government sold 798 000 shares for the price EUR 22.49 (LVL 12.51); at the same time, Latvijas Gaze share price in Riga Stock Exchange was three times lower- EUR 7.46 (LVL 4.15). Trading turnover in Debt market was

ASX: A Modern Clearance System For Government-Backed Securities

Date 27/08/2001

Australian Stock Exchange Ltd (ASX) has welcomed the introduction in Federal Parliament of legislation that would enable Commonwealth Government securities to be cleared and settled electronically.
The Stock Exchange Of Hong Kong Limited - Further Guidelines For Issuers With Negative Or Negligible Net Tangible Assets

Date 26/08/2001

Main Board issuers with negative or negligible net tangible assets value may apply for the adoption of the modified assets test, with appropriate variations, under the Modified Calculation Concession as the basis for certain disclosure or shareholder approval requirements set out in the Listing Rules. This announcement sets out further guidelines for considering these applications.
The Nasdaq Stock Market Announces Open Short-Interest Positions In Nasdaq Stocks For August 2001

Date 24/08/2001

As of mid-August, short interest in 3,510 Nasdaq National Market® securities totaled 4,016,441,414 shares compared with 3,966,042,085 shares in 3,575 National Market issues for the month of July.
The Copenhagen Stock Exchange Has Selected Hawkpoint Partners Limited As Its Financial Adviser For Its Review Of A Possible Listing

Date 24/08/2001

As stated in the interim report of 16 August 2001, the Board of Directors of the Copenhagen Stock Exchange has decided to investigate the possibilities of a stock exchange listing. This review should be seen in the light of the structural changes which currently mark international stock exchange trading. In addition, the time limited provisions in the shareholders' agreement between the Exchange's shareholders cease to have effect at the end of this year, following which there will be no trading
Singapore Exchange Launches Public Consultation On Proposed Changes To Listing Rules

Date 24/08/2001

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX) today published its consultation draft of proposed amendments to the listing rules. The proposed amendments take into consideration initial feedback SGX obtained from industry practitioners and members of the public.