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22 Mar 2019

Eurex

MSCI index derivatives: Introduction of 26 index futures and one index option

The Management Board of Eurex Deutschland took the following decisions with effect from 8 April 2019:

  • Introduction of eleven sector futures on each of the regions MSCI World and MSCI Emerging Markets;
  • Introduction of futures on MSCI Argentina, MSCI Italy, MSCI Europe ex UK and MSCI World (in British pound);

and the following decision with effect from 15 April 2019:

  • Introduction of options on MSCI World (in British pound);

and the following decision with effect from 2 May 2019:

  • Adjustment of the existing Liquidity Provider scheme for MSCI futures and options

This circular contains all information on the introduction of the new products and the Liquidity Provider scheme, the updated Product Specific Supplements as well as the updated sections of the relevant Rules and Regulations of Eurex Deutschland.

Information on clearing of the new products as well as the updated sections of the relevant Rules and Regulations of Eurex Clearing AG are contained in Eurex Clearing circular 032/19.

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