11.   The exchange plans to convert trading from the open-outcry method to the screen, industry group by group, starting with chemical, plastics and oil shares.

12.   The exchange plans two deutsche mark-denominated paper contracts -- one for paper used by the publishing industry and one for paper used in packaging.

13.   The exchange plans to start individual stock options trading in July at the earliest.

14.   The Delhi exchange plans to computerize trading in September.

15.   The exchange plans to beef up electronic surveillance to deter front-running and price manipulation and improve audit trails, Andersen said.

16.   The exchange plans to change its name to virt-X.

17.   The exchange still plans to add hand-held order devices to allow floor brokers to electronically send their orders to the specialists books.

18.   The initial stocks are state-controlled telecommunications companies and utilities, though the exchange plans to expand to include companies in a variety of industries.

19.   The new contract is the first of a series of derivative products the exchange plans to introduce this year.

20.   Two weeks ago, Amex chairman Richard Syron denied reports that the exchange planned to sell its equity market and focus exclusively on its options business.