21.12.2012 11:35

On changes in trading on the FX Market

Please be advised that starting from January 8, 2013 the following changes will take effect on the FX Market of the Moscow Exchange:

  • The closing time of trading will be extended till 23:50 MSK (including off-book transactions). Besides, trading hours to conduct off-book transactions in the TOD instruments and O/N swap transactions of the same settlement code will be extended till 23:50.
  • The new Lot sizes for the USD/RUB, EUR/RUB and EUR/USD currency pairs and transactions executed during the additional session are determined. The new Lot size will be 1 currency unit. This will allow a more flexible rollover for off-book transactions. The Lot size for instruments and swap transactions other than off-book transactions remains unchanged.
  • The volume-based rate of the commission fee for spot transactions with the USD/RUB, EUR/RUB and EUR/USD currency pairs will be reduced to 0.0010% (Advanced fee schedule) and 0.0008% (Maximum fee schedule). The commission fees for organizing trades, clearing service and ITS service will be changed. The new commission fees will equal 42.5%, 42.5% and 15% respectively (versus the former 35%, 40% and 25%). Only a part of the ITS commission fee will be charged VAT.

For further information, please contact the Public Relations Department at (495) 363-3232.

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