Monday, February 9, 2009

Lodon Stock Exchange

History


Created in 2003, EDX London combines the strength and liquidity of the London Stock Exchange with the equity derivatives technology of NASDAQ OMX. The London Stock Exchange is home to Europe’s largest and the world’s most international equity markets.
EDX London was created to bring the cash equity and derivatives markets closer together, broadening the scope of equity derivatives trading while cutting down risk and cost. EDX London is built on the foundations of OM London Exchange, which had been operating since 1989. A variety of member firms, including the leading European and global investment banks and derivatives firms are members of EDX London.



Members of EDX London trade futures and options on international exchanges through a common order book, making business easier and more cost effective. 


In December 2006, EDX London launched its award winning Russia IOB Service, offering derivatives based on depository receipts listed on the London Stock Exchange's International Order Book. Two years on, over 20 million contracts have been exchanged on the service.

In December 2008, EDX London became a wholly owned subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange.

Also in December 2008, Oslo Bors announced EDX London and the London Stock Exchange as its future partner of choice through the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement. (Read more).

EDX London is a Recognised Investment Exchange, regulated by the United Kingdom’s Financial Services Authority.


About EDX 

Created in 2003, EDX London combines the strength and liquidity of the London Stock Exchange with the equity derivatives technology of Nasdaq OMX. The London Stock Exchange is home to Europe’s largest, and the world’s most international equity markets. 


EDX London was created to bring the cash equity and derivatives markets closer together, broadening the scope of equity derivatives trading while cutting down risk and cost. EDX London was built on the foundations of the OM London Exchange, which had been operating since 1989.

A variety of member firms, including the leading European and global investment banks and derivatives firms are members of EDX London.


Members of EDX London trade futures and options on international exchanges through a common order book, making business easier and more cost effective. 


EDX London is a Recognised Investment Exchange, regulated by the United Kingdom’s Financial Services Authority.


Products by Market 


Through EDX London, members are able to trade a wide range of derivative products available on underlyings from the Russian, Nordic and Baltic markets in addition to selected international markets including Kazakhstan, India, Korea and Egypt.

Market Data and News 

This section contains statistical archives and news stories relating to EDX London.

Members of EDX London with specific requests for information not published on this website can contact our Business Development Team on +44 (0) 20 7797 4675.

EDX London is a London Stock Exchange business. Any enquiries from the press should be directed to the London Stock Exchange's Press Office on +44 (0) 20 7797 1222. 

Member centre 

Created in 2003, EDX London provides international investors the ease of home market trading on a broad range of international derivative instruments.

Our pioneering 'Linked Exchanges' business model, through cooperation with our partners, allows cross-border clearing and fungible derivative contracts across markets.

The result is a single order book comprising the largest pool of Scandinavian derivatives liquidity and spanning members in London, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki and Reykjavik.

This section contains details on becoming a member, as well as up-to-date legal and technical information for existing members.

Please direct any questions to our Business Development Team. 


Contact us 
Below is a list of useful contact numbers and emails to help direct enquiries. If you are unsure who to contact, or if your enquiry is non specific, please call or email our Business Development Team. 


Development: Business Development
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7797 4683

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7797 4675
Email: membership@edxlondon.com

Email: info@edxlondon.com

Development: Marketplace Service
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7797 4600
Email: mpsdesk@edxlondon.com

Development: Market Operations
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7797 3617
Email: clearing.edx@edxlondon.com

Development: IT Operations
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7797 4333
Email: memberservices@edxlondon.com

Development: Market Regulation
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7797 4673
Email: legal@edxlondon.com



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