Eurex Japanese Equity Derivatives

Published on: Oct 8, 2026

On Oct. 6, Eurex and EUREX Clear announced SSFs & SSDFs launch.

  • Eurex issued Cir 065/2026 & EUREX Clear issued Cir 068/2026 on equity derivatives: introduction of Japanese single stock futures & single stock dividend futures (phase 1), on the launch of SSFs and SSDFs, available for trading starting from Nov. 2, 2026.
  • Cir 065/2026
  • Details management board decisions on 10 Single Stock Futures (SSFs) denominated in JPY & USD, and 10 Single Stock Dividend Futures (SSDFs).
  • The new SSF will be available in both USD and JPY as per same underlying Japanese equities denominated in JPY, while SSDF will be offered exclusively in JPY.
  • This is set out in attachment 2 and attachment 3 which sets out all information on new products, and relevant update to rules and regulations
  • Attachment 1 contains a product overview, for the pilot launch to conduct test trades/ ensure readiness for full launch to be announced later: production starts Nov. 2, 2026.
  • Cir 068/2026
  • As per cir 065/2026, EUREX Clear Executive Board decided to offer clearing services for 10 SSFs available in both USD and JPY, with 10 SSDFs offered exclusively in JPY.
  • Attachments to the circular include Attachment 1 clearing conditions; Attachment 2 amended price list; and Attachment 3 product overview and product group.
  • The circular referred to Eurex Cir 065/26 for trading-related information, including fee classification and the related amendments to the Rules and Regulations.
  • Next Steps
  • Production begins, effective Nov. 2, 2026.
Regulators
Eurex; EUREX Clear; GE DBoerse
Entity Types
B/D; Exch
Reference
Cir 065/2026, Cir 068/2026, PR, 10/6/2026
Functions
Compliance; Product Administration; Risk; Trade Reporting; Trading
Countries
EU Exchange; Cross-Border
Category
State
N/A
Products
Clearing; Derivatives; Equity; Fixed Income; Futures; Issuance/IPO; Securities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
EMEA
Rule Date
Oct 6, 2026
Effective Date
Nov 2, 2026
Rule ID
315413
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Oct 6, 2026
Report Section
EU