As markets change, we adapt. Increases in algorithmic trading, the development of new trading strategies, the introduction of new products as well as the increasing information needs, require the most reliable and robust technology. Our technology, which is based on the proven Eurex® system, delivers just that. As a result of many years of continuous investment, market consultation, and regular upgrades, our superior technology ensures that we remain at the forefront of our industry.

These major enhancements to our technology will ensure that we remain the leading clearing house — and in the best position to serve you.

Eurex Release 14.0

Our latest release gives members both greater choice and enhanced flexibility in how they connect to our network. New connectivity options that feature the industry standards FIX and FIXML are major components of Eurex Release 14.0.

The software upgrade also lays the groundwork for a medium-term decommissioning of the VALUES API/MISS infrastructure for trading and clearing.

In addition to its focus on connectivity, the new release contains a number of enhancements in the area of clearing and risk.

Collateral management service enhancements

With the introduction of Eurex Release 14.0, Clearing Members are able to request intraday cash collateral withdrawals or cash collateral deposits via the clearing GUI. This reduces operational complexity and enhances user friendliness. Additionally, several other collateral management tasks have been streamlined, for example the automatic processing of cash deposits and releases.

Improvements to Advanced Risk Protection service

The popular Advanced Risk Protection has been enhanced also to cover transactions entered via EurexOTC Trade Entry services. Eurex Clearing will calculate an indicative amount that reflects the risk involved in a given OTC transaction, which is checked against a pre-defined risk limit. Transactions that would breach risk limits will be rejected.

CCP Release 8.0

On 19 November 2012, we will introduce our CCP Release 8.0, which will introduce enhancements to the CCP service for securities lending and Eurex Repo. We will functionally and geographically extend our offering for the securities lending industry introducing a link to the ESES markets. Therefore, members are able to novate loans in French, Dutch and Belgian blue chip equities towards the CCP.

The CCP Release 8.0 will also provide enhancements to the existing GC pooling products as well as lay the groundwork for Eurex Repo’s GC Pooling Select. The new Eurex Repo B2C initiative targets institutions such as insurance companies, pension funds and corporates that wish to participate in secured cash funding transactions while benefiting from CCP services.

Easy admission and clearing processes are tailored to the new customer group. There is no administrative burden for the new customer group regarding securities and risk management and hence no need to have full access to the Eurex Clearing systems. Participation will be structured in a risk free way to the clearing house and Clearing Member community: hence no margin and Clearing Fund contribution will be required by the new clearing house participants.