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Osaka Securities Exchang: Extension Of Trading Hours Of Stock Index Futures And Options, Etc.

Date 11/03/2010

OSE released the proposal to extend the trading hours in this spring, etc. on December 15, 2009. However, OSE has decided as follows, after considering the comments submitted by market participants.


  • Extension of Trading Hours
     The revision will be implemented as originally proposed; however, OSE will change the implementation date from this spring to July 20, 2010.
  • Reducing Tick Size
     The planned revision will be suspended for the time being and OSE will reconsider this matter, if necessary, after the launch of the new derivatives trading system, which is scheduled to be launched on 1st Quarter of 2011.

Please refer to the below for the major comments and the OSE’s responses.

Major comments and OSE's responses (PDF)

OSE would like to thank those who made a comment for the cooperation in reviewing these matters.