Competing for quotes: the Stock Exchange's pre-eminence in London is being challnged.Order-driven dealing systems in competition with SEAQ are likely to be launched in the nearfuture

Article Abstract:

The report by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) on StockExchange market maker rules has fuelled debate about the relative merits of quote-driven andorder-driven dealing systems. The OFT has cricticsed the privileges that the market makersenjoy in the quote-driven London Stock Exchange SEAQ system. Several overseas exchangesuse the order driven dealing system which matches anonymous buyers and sellers. The EuropeanAssociation of Securities Dealers (EASD) has proposed the EASDAQsystem.

Information management

---

London throws in the towel

Article Abstract:

Trade Indemnity is a credit insurer which is to be acquired by Compagnie Financiere SFAC, a French company which has Assurances Generales de France as a major shareholder. Trade Indemnity was affected by problems from 1989 to 1991. The acquisition will leave the UK credit insurance market dominated by SFAC and NCM from the Netherlands. There is potential for growth in this market and the acquisition could benefit Compagnie Financiere considerably.

Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers, Surety insurance, Business Credit Insurance, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Insurance industry, Trade Indemnity PLC, Compagnie Financiere Sucres et Denrees

---

Electrifying London

Article Abstract:

The London Stock Exchange still lags far behind the rest of the world when it comes to electronic share ownership. UK private investors are now active investors and require swift, electronic clearing and settlement.

Management, London Stock Exchange PLC

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Creating confusion: new guidelines that were intended to make the payment of child support simple and predictable are adding layers of complexity to the process. part 2
• Abstracts: Floating between a rock and a hard place. Looking donation gift horses in the mouth. Not standing PATS
• Abstracts: The prediction of car driver size and position to enhance safety in crashes. Sound exposure as a measure against driver drowsiness
• Abstracts: Retirement alone does not change intent. Young developers make their mark. Bosnia's 'city of peace' is promoted by Chicago PR pro
• Abstracts: US growing pains for ICI. Funds continue to grow: LUxembourg's mutual fund industry is twice the size that of the the UK - and growing. New research reveals the different styles in operation and analyses relative market share of major providers

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.