By Marcus Williams in London
Futures on Russia’s RTS Index set a new trading record of 90.billion roubles ($3.027bn) on January 22.
The previous record in trading volume was seen on October 29, 2009 when the RTS Index futures traded 87 billion roubles ($2.979 billion) in terms of notional value.
The RTS Index futures were launched in August 25. Forts, the derivatives markets of the RTS, is the leading trading venue for futures and options in Russia. There are 47 contracts on shares of Russians companies, bonds, short term interest rates, currency and commodities.
