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Swiss ExchangeThe major securities market of Switzerland.Swiss Exchange Similar MatchesExchange offerExchange offerAn offer by a firm to give one security, such as a bond or preferred stock, in exchange for another security, such as shares of common stock. Nominal exchange rateNominal exchange rateThe actual foreign exchange quotation in contrast to the real exchange rate, which has been adjusted for changes in purchasing power. Recognised Investment ExchangeRecognised Investment ExchangeAn investment exchange which meets the requirements for recognition under the Financial Services Act 1986 and is approved by the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Stock Exchange Automated Quotation systemStock Exchange Automated Quotation systemThe computerised system at the London Stock Exchange which continuously updates prices and trade reports for UK securities (shares, gilts etc). SEAQ lists the market makers' bid and offer prices, together with the Normal Market Size at which those prices will be honoured. Shares traded using SEAQ are said to be traded on the 'quote book'.The very largest companies quoted on the London Stock Exchange are traded on the Stock Exchange Electronic Trading Service (SETS) which automatically matches buyers and sellers, and which is known as the 'order book'. SEAQ is used for those stocks which are too small to be traded on SETS. Exchange Rate MechanismExchange Rate MechanismThe mechanism by which members of the EC formerly operated their currency exchange rates within given upper and lower limits. In January 1999 certain members of the EC adopted the euro for their currency. Further SuggestionsNew York Futures Exchange (NYFE)Boston Exchange Automated Communication Order Routing Network (BEACON) Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Floating exchange rate system Historical exchange rate Helsinki Exchanges (HEX) PPP exchange rate Pure exchange economy Exchange equalization fund Oslo Stock Exchange Tokyo International Financial Futures Exchange stock exchange International Petroleum Exchange (IPE) Exchange, The Hong Kong Futures Exchange (HKFE) Stock exchanges Caracas Stock Exchange Shanghai Stock Exchange Surveillance department of exchanges Foreign exchange market Foreign exchange dealer Real exchange rates Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSEC) Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) organised securities exchange |
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