1.   GAM International has small stakes in convertible issues of Northern Foods PLC and Land Securities PLC, a real estate company.

2.   Jones worked in the convertibles group, putting together convertible issues for clients.

3.   Other retailers sold convertible issues this week.

4.   These may include domestic and foreign bonds and notes, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed and zero-coupon securities and convertible issues.

5.   The finance company launched two convertible issues.