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     This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the 
condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of June 30, 1996
(unaudited) and the condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the 
Nine Months Ended June 30. 1996 (unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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