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Oct 05, 2012

Eurex Clearing

Harmonization of securities valuation models for CCP-eligible bonds in GC Pooling®

Effective 19  November 2012, the Executive Board of Eurex Clearing decided to harmonize securities valuation models for CCP-eligible bonds.

With Eurex Clearing Circular 094/11, Eurex Clearing implemented the first step for bonds used as margin collateral and since then has been using theoretical prices for the valuation of bond margin collateral where market prices are not available or in case the received price is outdated, i.e. where the market price is older than five business days.

As of 19 November 2012, all bonds used as deal collateral in GC Pooling®will be valued using the same theoretical price methodology. Where available, Eurex Clearing will apply market prices for the valuation of bonds. In cases where current market prices are not available, theoretical prices will be applied. Thus, only deal collateral which can be valued using theoretical price models will be eligible for GC Pooling®purposes.

The enhanced valuation models will have an impact on the future eligibility of bonds allocated to the GC Pooling®baskets.

Kindly forward this circular to all involved departments within your company.

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