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Trading Statistics February 2016 - Eurex Exchange: ADV 7.2 Million Contracts - ISE: ADV 2.6 Million Contracts

Date 01/03/2016

In February 2016, the international derivatives markets of Eurex, part of Deutsche Börse Group, recorded an average daily volume of 9.8 million contracts (February 2015: 7.8 million). Of those, 7.2 million were Eurex Exchange contracts (February 2015: 5.8 million), and 2.6 million contracts (February 2015: 1.8 million) were traded at the New York based International Securities Exchange (ISE). The volume traded on the spot and derivatives power markets of the European Energy Exchange (EEX) amounted to 300.3 terawatt hours. Eurex Repo recorded in all markets in February 2016 an average outstanding volume of 139.8 billion euros.

ESMA Issues Report On Risks And Costs Of CCP Interoperability

Date 01/03/2016

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued today it's final report on systemic risk and cost implications of interoperable arrangements between central clearing houses  (CCPs‎) established under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). The report is available here.

Turnover At Deutsche Börse’s Cash Markets At 130.7 Billion Euros In February

Date 01/03/2016

Order book turnover on Xetra, Börse Frankfurt and Tradegate Exchange across all asset classes stood at €130.7 billion in February (February 2015: €125.5 billion).

ISE Mercury Completes Initial Rollout Schedule - More Than 600 Of The Most Actively-Traded Options Products Available For Trading

Date 01/03/2016

The International Securities Exchange Holdings, Inc. (ISE Holdings) today announced that ISE Mercury™ has successfully completed its full initial rollout schedule. Within two weeks of its launch, ISE Mercury has listed products for trading which represent approximately 93 percent of the industry’s average daily volume for equity and ETF options. Additional listings will be announced at a later date.

EEX Trading Results For February 2016 - Substantial Increase In Power Option Volumes

Date 01/03/2016

The monthly volume on EEX’s power derivatives market, amounted to 300.3 terawatt hours (TWh) in February 2016 which is an increase of 31% compared to February 2015 (228.8 TWh).

CME Group Appoints Eli Cohen As Associate General Counsel In Asia

Date 01/03/2016

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced that it has appointed Eli Cohen as Executive Director, Associate General Counsel,Asia, effective 1 March 2016.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Market Attributes: Correlation & Dispersion - February 2016

Date 01/03/2016

MIAX Options - New Available Trade Correction And Cancellation Information To FIX Drop Copy Port (FXD) Users

Date 01/03/2016

MIAX filed SR-MIAX-2016-06 to add trade correction and cancellation information to the trade information available to users of the MIAX FIX Drop Copy Port (FXD).  Beginning today, March 1, 2016, FIX Drop Copy Port users may elect to receive information regarding trade corrections and trade cancellations once they have completed mandatory certification.

CBOE To Offer FLEX Index Options With Asian And Cliquet Style Settlement - Exchange-Traded Exotic Options For The Insurance Industry

Date 01/03/2016

In remarks made at CBOE's Risk Management Conference U.S. (RMC) in Bonita Springs, Florida, CBOE Holdings President and Chief Operating Officer Edward Provost today announced that the Chicago Board Options Exchange^® (CBOE^®) plans to offer FLEX^® index options with Asian and Cliquet style settlement beginning Monday, March 21. 

Iran-Turkey Capital Market Agreement

Date 01/03/2016

A memorandum of understanding was signed between Iran and Turkey capital markets’ regulators, as well as Tehran Stock Exchange and Borsa Istanbul on Monday 29 February 2016, next to Iran-Turkey Capital Markets Forum in Tehran.