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The Central Bank Of Iceland Auctions Repurchase Agreements For 17.4 Billion Krónur.

Date 10/10/2000

The Central Bank of Iceland held a weekly auction of repurchase agreements on October 10 of the standard maturity of 14 days. The auction was a fixed rate one at 10.6 per cent p.a. Offers were made for a total amount of 17.4 billion krónur resulting in repurchase contracts for that amount.
Oslo Stock Exchange: New Development In The Bond Market

Date 10/10/2000

The Oslo Stock Exchange´s automatic auction system for new issues in the bond market was used for the first time today. The Norwegian Ministry of Finance, acting through the Norwegian Central Bank, was the first borrower to take advantage of this new function to raise NOK 4.5 billion through this morning´s auction. This new development represents an important contribution to further improving the efficiency of the Norwegian bond market.
OM Gruppen AB Interim Report January - September 2000

Date 10/10/2000

OM keeps delivering: Per E. Larsson, President & Chief Executive Officer, OM Gruppen, said. 'I am delighted to be able to report another set of record results with increased income, profits, and earnings per share. Our technology business continues its rapid growth, now contributing 42% to total revenues. These results further validate our growth story and strong prospects.
Nasdaq Appoints Steven J. Randich As Executive Vice President And Chief Technology Officer

Date 10/10/2000

The Nasdaq Stock Market® today announced the appointment of Steven J. Randich as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective October 30, 2000.
Nasdaq Appoints Anna Ewing As Senior Vice President Of Systems Engineering

Date 10/10/2000

The Nasdaq Stock Market® today announced the appointment of Anna Ewing as Senior Vice President of Systems Engineering, effective October 16, 2000.

Nasdaq And OptiMark Strike Key Partnership To Develop New Technology

Date 10/10/2000

The Nasdaq Stock Market®, the world's largest equities stock market, and OptiMark, Inc., a leading provider of exchange solutions to electronic marketplaces and communities, announced today a long term, multi-million dollar agreement to utilize OptiMark's technology development capabilities to enhance Nasdaq's systems. Work is expected to begin immediately.
Irish Stock Exchange Monthly Statistics - September

Date 10/10/2000

Equity turnover for September was EUR 3,190.25 million while that for bonds was EUR 4,474.22 million.
EASDAQ Offers Non-professional Users Streaming Real-time Prices From EASDAQ And Nasdaq, Free Of Charge

Date 10/10/2000

Until November EASDAQ is offering non-professional users the chance to receive streaming real-time prices from EASDAQ and Nasdaq, completely free of charge.
Comments By Olof Stenhammar, Chairman, OM Group On Recent Press Reports Concerning Sweden's Bid For The 2004 Olympics

Date 10/10/2000

'Some recent press reports have been critical about my role in trying to secure the 2004 Olympic Games for Sweden. Earlier this year, the Swedish Prosecutor closed his investigation into the company set up to make the bid for the Games. He had found no evidence of any wrongdoing on my part or that of the company.
Chicago Stock Exchange Growth Remains Strong In Third Quarter - Third Quarter Trade Volume Up 132 Percent Over 1999 - Third Quarter Share Volume Up 97 Percent Over 1999 - Seat Prices Hit Record Levels During Third Quarter

Date 10/10/2000

The Chicago Stock Exchange (CHX) announced continued strong volume in the third quarter. For the quarter ended September 30, 2000, total trade volume reached 15,163,100, up 132 percent over the third quarter of 1999, while share volume ended at 6,454,177,006, an increase of 97 percent.