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Jan 20, 2017

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Equity index derivatives: Adjustments for EURO STOXX 50® Index Futures (in EUR and USD) and extension of the Designated Market-Making for EURO STOXX 50® Futures (Quanto-USD)

The Management Board of Eurex Deutschland and the Executive Board of Eurex Zürich AG took the following decisions effective 6 February 2017:


• Introduction of extended maturities in futures on the EURO STOXX 50®  Index (in EUR and in USD - “Quanto Futures“).
• Adjustment of minimum size for TES trade entry in Quanto Futures
• Extension of EFPI functionality by trades in EURO STOXX 50® Index Futures (EUR-denominated vs. USD-denominated)


Also, effective 1 January until and including 31 December 2017, the existing Designated Market-Making scheme for Quanto Futures will be extended and adjusted.


This circular contains all information on the extension and adjustment of the existing Designated Market-Making scheme, the registration form for the Designated Market-Making scheme and the updated sections of the relevant rules and regulations of Eurex Deutschland and Eurex Zürich AG.


The updated sections of the relevant Rules and Regulations of Eurex Clearing AG are contained in Eurex Clearing circular 005/17 which we are providing to our Trading Participants as attachment 4.

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