Eurex: Eurex Equity Index News January 2020

One year of extended trading hours in Asia

10 December 2019 was the first anniversary of the launch of our extended trading hours in Asia. And what a year it has been! With constantly growing trading activities and volume records. We spoke to Mezhgan Qabool, Head of Market Development APAC, and Head of Equity & Index Sales APAC. Read full interview.

 New records in MSCI

The MSCI segment reached a new annual record of 20.1 million traded contracts in 2019 as increased buy side interest (now 27% of the order flow) is finding its way to Eurex.

Additionally, as of 6 December 2019 three additional MSCI Index Dividend Futures contracts are available for trading. The certified contracts include: MSCI Emerging Markets Index Dividend Futures (FEFD), MSCI EAFE Index Dividend Futures (FFPD) and MSCI World Index Dividend Futures (FWPD). These new products will enable market participants to hedge their dividend exposure around the globe.

Eurex’s ESG segment exceeds half a million traded contracts

Eurex's Environmental Social Government (ESG) derivatives reached half a million traded contracts on 12 December, with a nominal value of EUR 7 billion. This milestone, which further demonstrates Eurex’s leading role in this segment, was achieved shortly before the quarterly expiration date on which many traders have to roll their exposure. Read full version.

For more information, please contact Eugen Mohr or T (312) 544-1084.