Jun 30, 2022
Eurex
Eurex Exchange Readiness Newsflash | T7: Introduction of additional currencies
Dear Eurex Participant,
With this Newsflash, Eurex would like to make you aware of the introduction of new currencies on the following dates:
Simulation start: 14 July 2022
Production start: 29 August 2022
Eurex Participants should note that the “FPHCPARM” currency file will be extended to include the following additional currencies:
- Hongkong Dollar (HKD)
- Brazilian Real (BRL)
- Mexican Peso (MXN)
- South African Rand (ZAR)
This file contains currency haircut parameters and adjusted exchange rates used for margining and collateral evaluation. The file is available via the Common Report Engine (CRE) on the Eurex website www.eurex.com.
Please be aware that on the start date the provided file will not contain previous day data information for the newly added currencies (i.e. following information will be empty):
- 10 PRV-EXCH-RAT-RMHCPA PIC Z(3)9.9(8)
- 10 PRV-ADJ-EXCH-RAT-CRED-RMHCPA PIC Z(3)9.9(8)
- 10 PRV-ADJ-EXCH-RAT-DEB-RMHCPA PIC Z(3)9.9(8)
- 10 PRV-HAIRCUT-PCNT-RMHCPA PIC Z(1)9.9(2)
Introducing the additional currencies is a prerequisite for the launch of further product offerings such as the introduction of additional cash settled FX Futures.
If you have any further questions or comments, please send an e-mail to: client.services@eurex.com.
Kind regards,
Your Client Services Team
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Recipients: | All Trading Participants of Eurex Deutschland and Vendors | |
Target groups: | Front Office/Trading, Middle + Backoffice, IT/System Administration, Auditing/Security Coordination | |
Contact: | client.services@eurex.com | |
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