Oslo Børs VPS Holding reports a profit of NOK 95.8 million for the second quarter of 2010 (NOK 72.4 million). Operating revenue: NOK 253.9 million (236.1). The year-on-year improvement reflects higher operating revenue and lower costs.
Oslo Børs VPS / Oslo Clearing successfully launched a central counterparty (CCP) for clearing of trades in five selected shares listed on Oslo Børs on Friday. This represents a “soft launch” of a CCP for equities prior to the launch of CCP clearing for all equities, equity certificates and ETFs traded on Oslo Børs and Oslo Axess. This is planned to take place on 18 June.
The Annual General Meeting of Oslo Børs VPS Holding ASA held on Tuesday 25 May approved the annual report and accounts for 2009. The meeting resolved to pay a dividend of NOK 8 per share.
