ASE Launches the New Version of the Trading System NSC V900 and Modifies the Trading Session Phases and Hours

The ASE has completed all the necessary procedures to operate the new version of the Trading System NSC V900. The new version will be launched on May 22^nd 2009. Accordingly, the trading session phases and hours have been modified as follows:

Trading Session Phases and Hours for the First and the Second Markets and for Right Issues:

Beginning of Day Inquiry: 8:30 – 9:30

Pre-Opening:  9:30  –   +/- 10:00

Opening: +/- 10:00

Continuous Trading:  +/- 10:00 – 12:15

Pre-Closing:  12:15 –   +/- 12:30

Closing: +/- 12:30

Trading at Last: +/- 12:30 – 12:40

Block Trades: 12:40 – 13:00

Post Session: 13:00

Trading Phases and Hours for Bonds Market:

Beginning of Day Inquiry: 8:30 – 9:30

Pre-Opening: 9:30 –  +/-9:35

Opening: +/-9:35

Continuous Trading: +/-9:35 – 9:55

Block Trades: 9:55 – 13:00

Post Session: 13:00