It is now expected that trading on the platform will begin in 2012.

The company has scheduled a conference call on Monday before trading begins.

It is not known when the new trading will begin.

When trading began in 1994 on January 3 the index was at 2,267.98 points.

So that means it is likely to stand by idly when trading does begin.

Secondary trading finally began on 28 August 1995, open to both domestic and international investors.

Some said they were asked what their interest was in buying more after trading began and placed buy orders ahead of time.

"But trading had already begun to halt on its own."

It was the fourth consecutive record close since trading of the contract began in 1983.

Only then does trading in the open market begin.