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LCH wins LSE clearing contract
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has signed a new clearing services agreement with the London Clearing House (LCH), bringing to an end a period of intense competition with Eurex for the contract.
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Online clearing: the shape of energy markets to come
The energy trading market is moving towards a structure in which participants achieve market presence through a dedicated market network, rather than having to use local or regional exchanges, says strategic consultant Chris Cook
LSE moves to offer new equity derivatives services
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) plans to buy OM London Exchange and will rename the company EDX London. The move is part of a bid by the LSE to improve efficiency and risk management in the equity derivatives business.
LCH selects onExchange for OTC electricity clearing
Financial technology firm onExchange has signed up with the London Clearing House (LCH) to provide clearing for over-the-counter electricity contracts on the soon-to-be-launched European Energy Derivatives Exchange (Endex).
Ice to launch clearing for UK natural gas
Energy trading platform IntercontinentalExchange (Ice) is to begin clearing its UK over-the-counter natural gas contract on September 12.
LCH sees notionals hit €168 trillion
Central counterparty the London Clearing House (LCH) reported record volumes and notionals last year, seeing contracts cleared up by 40% to 315 million, worth a notional value of €168.13 trillion.
LCH appoints two new directors
The London Clearing House (LCH) has made David Pritchard and David Robins non-executive directors of the company, effective from November 26.