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Large increase in physical gold deliveries at DGCX

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 09 - 2006 at 13:01
  • PRESS RELEASE

The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) today announced successful completion of physical gold delivery of its OCT-2006 Gold futures contract with participation from multiple members.

In the largest ever delivery of physical gold, so far, 245 kgs of Gold valued at US$ 4.6 Million were delivered. Kaloti Jewellery International DMCC, Peekay Intermark Limited and FIMAT International Banque SA participated in the process.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Framroze Pochara, Chief Executive Officer noted,
"Closely following up on the success of currency settlement valued at US$ 7.6 million last month, we are extremely happy that a large quantum of gold was delivered for the October maturity contract. It is very encouraging that the physical market is using the Exchange platform to source their gold requirements. It reiterates the commitment of DGCX to provide a cost efficient mechanism and robust price discovery platform coupled with a smooth settlement framework which fulfils the need of DGCX members".


The quantum of gold delivered for the October 2006 maturity contract has increased manifold at 245 kgs compared 32 kgs delivered in August 2006.

In less than a year since it launched operations, DGCX has made rapid strides in winning the confidence of industry participants by providing a mix of products which meets their requirements. DGCX proposes to enhance its product offering further by launching Fujairah HSFO 380 CST futures contract on October 30, 2006 followed by Steel contract in early 2007.
 
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About DGCX:
The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) is a fully automated, online commodities exchange. Strategically located in Dubai, the exchange is the first international commodities derivatives marketplace in the time zone between Europe and the Far East.

DGCX is a joint venture between the Dubai Metals and Commodities Centre, (DMCC), Financial Technologies (India) Limited (FTIL) and Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX).

At present DGCX offers its members and their clients, six alternate month gold futures contracts for one year to trade in complemented by silver futures and currency futures in Euros, Pound Sterling and Japanese Yen. A diversified range of commodities such as steel, marine fuel oil, freight rates and cotton will be introduced for trading as exchange progresses further.

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Dubai Multi Commodities Centre
Emirates Towers, Level 19, Sheikh Zayed Road
PO Box 48800, Dubai, UAE
www.dmcc.ae

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