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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at March 31, 2000
(audited) and the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year
ended March 31, 2000 (audited) and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
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