Derivatives: FTSE Russia IOB Index expansion from 10 to 15 constituents (04/08)

The FTSE RIOB will increase to fifteen constituents on 26 March 2008. The expansion is due to increases in liquidity and the number of depository receipts trading on the London Stock Exchange’s International Orderbook. 

Members will now have the ability to gain wider exposure to the Russian economy through RIOB derivatives at OMX Derivatives Markets.

The definitive list of DRs in the expanded index is described in the attached file.