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Feb 18, 2008

Eurex

Collateral: Interest Payments on Cash Collateral Deposits

The Executive Board of Eurex Clearing AG decided on further improvements with regard to deposits and payments of interest on cash amounts deposited as collateral in U.S. dollar (USD) and British pounds (GBP). By means of this step it is intended to increase attractiveness of these additional margin currencies. The measures will become effective on March 1, 2008. According to the decision, the respective interest rate for USD will improve by 50 basis points. Also, cash amounts in GBP deposited as collateral will, in the future, entitle to draw interest.

This circular contains a detailed description of the interest policy of Eurex Clearing AG as well as essential deadlines for delivery of cash deposits.

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