Mar 02, 2016
Eurex
Eurex/TAIFEX products with new volume peak
We continue to see further volume development in Eurex/TAIFEX products, especially in Daily Futures on TAIEX Futures (FTX).
On 1 March, a record high of 2,778 contracts was traded in TAIEX Futures.
The combined volume of TAIEX Futures and Options (OTX) stood at 4,815 contracts on that day.
The Eurex/TAIFEX Link that was launched on 15 May 2014 enables market participants to trade Taiex Futures and Options as daily expiring futures during core European and U.S. trading hours at Eurex. The Taiex Futures and Options market at TAIFEX is one of the most liquid equity index markets in Asia. The Taiex Options ranked 6th among the world’s most heavily traded equity index derivatives contracts in 2013.
- The listing of Taiex Futures and Options on the Link is only the first step in linking the Taiwanese and European markets and will be the foundation for further strategic co-operations between TAIFEX and Eurex.
- The Eurex/TAIFEX Link is based on the proven design and framework of the successful Eurex/KRX Link.
- 16 Clearing and Non-Clearing Members are admitted to the link. Four Market Makers continuously quote the product to ensure the necessary market liquidity. Additional member firms are in the admission process.
- The extension and adjustment of existing Market-Making programs have been effective from 1 Jan 2016, offering more attractive revenue sharing scheme and additional incentives for Market Makers in Daily Futures on TAIEX Options.
For further information on how to benefit from these contracts, please contact Sophia Sung at the Eurex Representative Office Hong Kong: T+886 2 2784 5781, sophia.sung@eurexchange.com
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