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Apr 25, 2012

Eurex

Equity options: adjustment of Market Maker Obligations at Eurex

The minimum quotation size for equity options on Swiss Life (SLHN) will be changed from formerly 20 contracts to ten contracts. The equity option on Petroplus (PPHN) will be removed from the Swiss segment.
The measures will be implemented effective May 1, 2012.
Market Maker Obligations at Eurex can be found on the Eurex website www.eurexchange.com under:
Trading > Market Model > Market-Making > Market Maker Obligations

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