The smooth operation of the stock market depends on the correct and timely supply of information to its agencies. The knowledge of the regulatory framework, its operational and technical characteristics by the agencies of the market is a major concern of the Athens Stock Exchange (ASE). For this reason, the Athens Stock Exchange has prepared and printed a new publication, the rulebook "The Market of Shares of the Athens Stock Exchange", which is being released today. This rulebook presents the structure of the market, the framework of trading, clearing and settlement, the regulatory framework, the technical characteristics of the market and various systems, as well as the rights and obligations of the main agencies of the market.

With this publication, which will be renewed on a regular basis, the knowledge of the market becomes more conclusive and it is always updated, thus reducing the uncertainty as regards the frame of operation in force for all that participate to it.

The manual - rulebook, serial - numbered, is forwarded to every member of the Athens Stock Exchange, to each listed company, institutional investor and underwriter, as well as to other agencies. It has been printed in the form of a folder, in order to be easier to use and the sections that will be distributed by the marketing department of the Athens Stock Exchange, and which will no longer apply, will be able to be replaced.

In about one month, this manual will also be available in English for the use by foreign investors and other agencies of the market. Finally, the manual will be available in electronic form at the site of the Athens Stock Exchange.