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NZX to launch Global Skim Milk Powder (SMP) Option contract

Operational Update29 October 2017NZXFinancials

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30 October 2017

NZX to launch Global Skim Milk Powder (SMP) Option contract


NZX advises it will launch a Global Skim Milk Powder (SMP) Option contract on Monday 4

December 2017. This follows all regulatory requirements being met, including approval of the

contract specification from the Financial Markets Authority.


The contract is being launched in response to growing trading volumes in NZX’s SMP Futures

market, which are up 113% this year, and demand from the broader market as interest in NZX’s

suite of dairy risk management tools increases.


NZX Head of Derivatives Nick Morris commented: “NZX is continually looking to expand its

product offering in response to customer feedback, the addition of a Global Skim Milk Powder

Option contract will provide traders in our global market with another tool to help manage

volatility in dairy commodity prices.“


The SMP Option contract will be settled to the underlying NZX SMP Futures contract,

specifications can be found here: nzx.com/Derivatives/market_information


Quote vendor codes, exchange fees, starting prices, and all other details pertaining to the first

trading day will be released to the market shortly.


All parties will be required to trade through an NZX Derivatives Participant (a broker). To view a

list of accredited NZX Derivatives Participants, please visit: nzxfutures.com/access


To learn more about NZX Derivatives contracts please visit: nzxfutures.com


For further information please contact:

Hannah Lynch

Head of Communications

T: 09 308 3710

M: 021 252 8990

E: hannah.lynch@nzx.com


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