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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000791963-03-000015
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K/A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030102
ITEM INFORMATION:		Acquisition or disposition of assets
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030627

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FAHNESTOCK VINER HOLDINGS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000791963
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SECURITY BROKERS, DEALERS & FLOTATION COMPANIES [6211]
		IRS NUMBER:				980080034
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K/A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12043
		FILM NUMBER:		03760552

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		SUITE 1110, P.O. BOX 2015
		STREET 2:		20 EGLINTON AVE. WEST
		CITY:			TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA
		STATE:			A0
		ZIP:			M4R 1K8
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(416)322-1515

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PO BOX 2015 SUITE 1110
		STREET 2:		20 EGLINTON AVENUE WEST
		CITY:			TORONTO ONTARIO CANADA
		STATE:			A6
		ZIP:			M4R 1K8

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VINER E A HOLDINGS LTD
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19880622

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	GOLDALE INVESTMENTS LTD
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19861030
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<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p align="center"><b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</b></p>

<p align="center">Washington, D.C. 20549</p>

<p align="center"><font size="4">FORM 8-K/A</font></p>

<p align="center">AMENDMENT NO. 2</p>

<p align="center">TO</p>

<p align="center">CURRENT REPORT</p>

<p align="center">Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the </p>

<p align="center">Securities Exchange Act of 1934</p>
<div align="center"><center>

<table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="638">
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" colspan="3"><p align="center">Date of
        Report (Date of earliest event reported): </p>
        <p align="center">JANUARY 2, 2003</p>
        </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" colspan="3"><p align="center"><font
        size="4"><b>Fahnestock Viner Holdings Inc.</b></font></p>
        </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" colspan="3"><p align="center">(Exact
        name of registrant as specified in charter)</p>
        </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" colspan="3">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" colspan="3">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" width="33%" height="43"><p
        align="center"><b>Ontario, Canada</b></p>
        <p align="center"><font size="2">(STATE OF OTHER
        JURISDICTION</font></p>
        <p align="center"><font size="2">OF INCORPORATION OR
        ORGANIZATION)</font></p>
        </td>
        <td valign="top" width="33%" height="43"><p
        align="center"><b>1-12043</b></p>
        <p align="center"><font size="2">(Commission File No.)</font></p>
        </td>
        <td valign="top" width="33%" height="43"><p
        align="center"><b>98-0080034</b></p>
        <p align="center"><font size="2">(I.R.S. Employer</font></p>
        <p align="center"><font size="2">Identification Number)</font></p>
        </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" width="33%" height="43">&nbsp;</td>
        <td valign="top" width="33%" height="43">&nbsp;</td>
        <td valign="top" width="33%" height="43">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" width="33%" height="43"><p
        align="center"><b>P.O. Box 2015, Suite 1110</b></p>
        <p align="center"><b>20 Eglinton Avenue West</b></p>
        <p align="center"><b>Toronto, Ontario, Canada</b></p>
        <p align="center"><font size="2">(ADDRESS OF PRICIPAL
        EXECUTIVE OFFICE)</font></p>
        </td>
        <td valign="top" width="33%" height="43">&nbsp;</td>
        <td valign="top" width="33%" height="43"><p
        align="center"><b>M4R 1K8</b></p>
        <p align="center"><font size="2">(Zip Code)</font></p>
        </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" colspan="3"><p align="center"><b>(416)
        322-1515</b></p>
        </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" colspan="3"><p align="center"><font
        size="2">(Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including
        area code)</font></p>
        </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" colspan="3"><p align="center"><font
        size="4"><br>
        None</font></p>
        </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" colspan="3"><p align="center"><font
        size="2">(Former name OR former address if changed since
        last report)</font></p>
        </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td valign="top" colspan="3">&nbsp;</td>
    </tr>
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<p><b>Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.</b></p>

<p>On January 17, 2003, Fahnestock Viner Holdings Inc. (the
&quot;Company&quot;) filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (the
&quot;January 17th 8-K&quot;), reporting the acquisition of
certain assets of the U.S Private Client Division (the
&quot;Private Client Division&quot;) of CIBC World Markets, Corp.
(&quot;World Markets&quot;), a subsidiary of Canadian Imperial
Bank of Commerce (&quot;CIBC&quot;), and the agreement to acquire
certain assets of the U.S. Asset Management Division (the
&quot;Asset Management Division&quot; and together with the
Private Client Division, the &quot;Purchased Divisions&quot;) of
World Markets at a later date. </p>

<p>By Press Release, dated June 5, 2003, the Company announced
that its acquisition of the assets of the Asset Management
Division of World Markets was completed on June 4, 2003. The
purchase price of the Asset Management Division was approximately
$4.2 million, subject to post closing adjustments. A copy of the
Press Release is attached hereto as an Exhibit.</p>

<p><b>Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.</b></p>

<p> (c) Exhibits.</p>

<p>99.1 Press Release, dated June 5, 2003, of the Company.</p>

<p align="center">SIGNATURES</p>

<p>Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.</p>

<p>FAHNESTOCK VINER HOLDINGS INC.<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Date: June 27, 2003 </p>

<p>By: /s/ E.K. Roberts<br>
Name: E.K. Roberts<br>
Title: President</p>

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<p align="right"><b>EXHIBIT 99.1</b></p>

<p align="right"><b></b>&nbsp;</p>

<p><b>FAHNESTOCK VINER HOLDINGS INC. ACQUIRES OPPENHEIMER ASSET
MANAGEMENT BUSINESS</b></p>

<p>New York and Toronto, June 5, 2003 &#150; <b>Fahnestock Viner
Holdings Inc. (FVH on NYSE; FHV.A on TSX) </b>today announced
that the previously announced acquisition by Fahnestock &amp; Co.
Inc. of the U.S. Oppenheimer Asset Management Division of CIBC
World Markets Corp. was completed on June 4, 2003. This completes
the purchase of the Oppenheimer Divisions. </p>

<p>Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. operates a highly regarded
asset management business that includes Oppenheimer Investment
Advisers, three investment management consulting programs
(Investment Advisory Service, Strategic Asset Review and
Portfolio Advisory Service), a broker managed wrap program
(OMEGA) and Advantage Advisers (which includes publicly listed
closed end funds and alternative investment offerings). Total
managed assets are approximately $8 billion. </p>

<p>Fahnestock Viner Holdings Inc. is a diversified financial
services firm that, through its principal subsidiary, Fahnestock
&amp; Co. Inc., provides investment and financial services to
individuals as well as institutions. These services include
securities brokerage, investment banking and advisory services.
Fahnestock currently employs approximately 1,775 financial
consultants in over 100 branch offices throughout the United
States as well as in South America. Fahnestock &amp; Co. Inc. is
a member firm of the New York Stock Exchange and all principal
U.S. exchanges. In addition, through its subsidiary, Freedom
Investments Inc. and the BUYandHOLD division of Freedom, the
Company offers online discount brokerage and dollar-based
investing services. Additional information on Fahnestock is
available on the Internet at www.fahnestock.com.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><font size="2">This news release contains forward-looking
statements which are made pursuant to the &#145;safe harbor&#146;
provisions of the United States <i>Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995</i>. A forward-looking statement is subject to
inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific.
A variety of factors, many of which are beyond the control of
Fahnestock Viner Holdings Inc could cause actual results to
differ materially from the expectations expressed in any of the
Company&#146;s forward-looking statements. These and other
factors should be considered carefully and readers should not
place undue reliance on forward-looking statements by the
Company.<b> </b>The Company does not undertake to update any
forward-looking statement that is contained in this news release.
</font></p>

<p>CONTACT INFORMATION:<br>
A.G. Lowenthal (212) 668-5782 or<br>
E.K. Roberts (416) 322-1515 </p>
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