Korea Exchange: Revision Of Margin Rates Of Some Derivatives Products

Korea Exchange has revised the margin rates of following derivative products, which will become effective from January 2, 2012.

3Yr KTB Futures

Member Margin: 0.8% → 0.6% (-0.2%p)

Customer Margin: 1.2% → 0.9% (-0.3%p)

5Yr KTB Futures

Member Margin: 1.0% → 0.8% (-0.2%p)

Customer Margin: 1.5% → 1.2% (-0.3%p)

10Yr KTB Futures

Member Margin: 1.8% → 1.6% (-0.2%p)

Customer Margin: 2.7% → 2.4% (-0.3%p)

Gold Futures, Mini-gold Futures

Member Margin: 8% → 7% (-1.0%p)

Customer Margin: 12% → 10.5% (-1.5%p)

Lean Hog Futures

Member Margin: 12% → 14% (+2.0%p)

Customer Margin: 18% → 21% (+3.0%p)