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May 15, 2014

Eurex Clearing

Decommissioning of “Permanent Cash Balance” functionality for USD and GBP

Effective 16 June 2014, Eurex Clearing will decommission the “Permanent Cash Balance” functionality for U.S. dollar (USD) and British pound (GBP).

Consequently, maintenance of a permanent balance for cash margin collateral in the currencies USD and GBP using the “Permanent Cash Balance” functionality will no longer be possible for Clearing Members. Beginning 13 June 2014, Eurex Clearing will repay all cash margin deposits in USD and GBP to the respective Clearing Members and therefore set the cash collateral balances in the respective currencies to “zero”. Affected Clearing Members will be contacted bilaterally regarding the exact timing and procedure.

The “Permanent Cash Balance” functionality will continue to be available for the currencies euro (EUR) and Swiss franc (CHF). Also, intraday margin requirements can be fulfilled in all available currencies, including USD and GBP, as before.

For further information please contact the Risk Control team.