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07 Jun 2017

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MSCI index derivatives: A. Introduction of index futures and options on MSCI EAFE, B. Amendment of strike price intervals in MSCI EM options

The Management Board of Eurex Deutschland and the Executive Board of Eurex Zürich AG took the decision to introduce additional futures and options on MSCI EAFE indexes effective 14 June 2017. On the same date, the strike price intervals for MSCI Emerging Markets options will be amended.

This circular contains all information on the introduction of the new products and the updated sections of the relevant Rules and Regulations of Eurex Deutschland and Eurex Zürich AG. 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 051/17, which we are providing to our Trading Participants as attachment 3.

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