With the introduction of C7 Release 12.1, Eurex Clearing will implement several key enhancements, including improved scalability for FIXML processing, changes in Fee Identification Code with a new value for BLOCK_QTPIP transactions, restrictions for FX option processing on expiration day, extended trading unit limits for corporate actions, enhanced Advanced Risk Protection (ARP) email notifications for Level 1 and Level 2 limit breaches, and comprehensive updates to C7 reports to support these changes.
Simulation start: 23 March 2026
Production start: 18 May 2026
Release Items/Participants Requirements
Features | Details | Action Item |
Improved Scalability for FIXML Processing | Introduction of multiple receivers per FIXML request queue introduced for higher throughput and resilience, improving transaction processing capacity and reducing latency under heavy load. | Clearing Members should review FIXML interface specifications and adjust systems accordingly. Technical details for Clearing Members can be found in the document “Eurex Clearing Messaging Interfaces Connectivity: AMQP Connectivity”. |
Changes in Fee Identification Code – New Value in Fee Trade Type Qualifier | Introduction of new value “Q” for BLOCK_QTPIP transactions (previously “T”). | Clearing Member should update internal fee mapping tables and VBAP grouping logic. Valid values and examples for Clearing Members can be found in the document “C7 Fee Identification Code – User Guide”. |
FX Options Restrictions | At market request Eurex Clearing AG will change the following FX option exercise processing:
| Clearing Members should ensure systems and procedures comply with new restrictions. Further details about “Fee Identification Code” and all valid values can be found in the document “C7 - Derivatives Clearing Functional Reference Guide”. |
Corporate Action/Product Setup – Trading Unit > 9,999.9999 | In C7 Release 12.1, the Capital Adjustment process will support larger trading unit values. Previously, trading units were limited to a maximum of 9,999.9999. | Clearing Member should update data models and reporting tools to support the new format. Further details can be found in the document “Eurex Clearing XML Reports – Modification Notes”. |
Advanced Risk Protection (ARP) Email Service | Extension of Email notifications extended to Level 1 and Level 2 limit breaches (previously only Level 3). No notifications for manual slowdown events. | Clearing Members opting in for this service newly shall contact their Key Account Manager or send an email to client.services@deutsche-boerse.com and review entitlement privilege A017INQ for GUI inquiry of email addresses. |
General Report Changes | Harmonization of equalization payment reporting post corporate action processing harmonized (CA 752 - Capital Adjustment Position Overview). Numeric format changes (10,4) for trading unit fields across multiple reports. | Clearing Members should review updated XML and CSV specifications in “Eurex Clearing XML Reports – Reference Manual v.12.1.” and “Eurex Clearing XML Reports – Modification Notes v.12.1.” |
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