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Nymex Sets New Record For Nymex Division Seat Sale

Date 02/08/2001

Nymex Sets New Record For Nymex Division Seat Sale
Nymex Board Approves Launch Of Brent Options And Brent/WTI Spread Options

Date 02/08/2001

The board of directors of the New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., last night agreed to introduce two options contracts based on the Brent crude oil futures contract scheduled for introduction on September 5.
Nasdaq Liffe Markets Announces Bob Fitzsimmons President and Chief Operating Officer - Joint Venture Is Officially Named Nasdaq Liffe Markets

Date 02/08/2001

Nasdaq Liffe Markets (NqLX), the joint venture between The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq) and the London Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE), announced today that Bob Fitzsimmons has been named President and Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for the implementation of NqLX's strategy and oversight of its day-to-day market operations. He will be located in NqLX's newly opened principal operations office in Chicago. Nasdaq Liffe Markets is headquartered in New York with offi
Nasdaq Applauds Senate Confirmation Of Harvey Pitt As SEC Chairman

Date 02/08/2001

The following statement was issued today by Hardwick Simmons on behalf of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. regarding the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Harvey Pitt Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Mr. Simmons is chief executive officer of Nasdaq NASD.
London Stock Exchange Appoints Director Of Business Development

Date 02/08/2001

The London Stock Exchange today announced that Marc Bailey has been appointed to a new senior post of Director of Business Development, reporting directly to Chief Executive, Clara Furse. This appointment completes and further strengthens the Exchange's new senior management team.

CBOT July Volume Up 41.4% From July 2000 At 19,595,822 Contracts

Date 02/08/2001

The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT®) today announced trading volume of 19,595,822 contracts for July 2001, representing an increase of 41.4% from July 2000.
Buenos Aires Futures Exchange Monthly Report For July 2001

Date 02/08/2001

The Mercado a Término de Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires Futures Exchange) traded 19,464 contracts in July 2001 compared to a figure of 17,042 contracts in July 2000.
Winnipeg Commodity Exchange Sets All-time Crop-Year Volume Records

Date 01/08/2001

New all-time records were set during the 2000/01 crop year in futures and options volumes at Winnipeg Commodity Exchange (WCE). Record 12-month total futures and options volume, total futures volume, as well as new highs in canola futures and options volume were also established.
Stock Exchange Of Thailand: Bangkok Rubber Ranked Most Active Stock In July 2001

Date 01/08/2001

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) President, Mr. Vicharat Vichit-Vadakan, disclosed that the most active stock traded by investors in July 2001 was Bangkok Rubber (BRC) with a total trading volume of 260,406,800 shares, representing 3,183.75 million baht in value. Additionally, Yuanta Securities (YUANTA), Member # 12, was the most active broker with a total trading value of 18,203.64 million baht or 9.99 % of total trading turnover.
SGX Derivatives Trading Enjoyed Strong Growth In July; A Record Breaking Month For Taiwan, Singapore Interest Rate And Bond Contracts

Date 01/08/2001

Singapore Exchange (SGX) is pleased to announce a 12.3% growth in futures trading volume for July 2001, reaching 2,128,267 contracts, as compared to 1,895,734 contracts traded in the same month last year.