Interest Rate Derivatives
Mercari currently operates efficient and orderly electronic markets in the following classes:
- AUD Interest Rate Swaps (IRS) – BBSW 1
- AUD Basis Swaps – BBSW
- AUD Overnight Index Swaps (OIS) – RBA Overnight Rate 2
- AUD Forward Rate Agreements (FRAs) – BBSW
Products covering other interest rate derivatives will be introduced as and when customer interest dictates.
Foreign Exchange Derivatives
The foreign exchange rate products offered on the Mercari Markets and the Index that they are set against are:
- AUD-USD FX Swaps
- AUD-USD Cross Currency Basis Swaps – BBSW and LIBOR 3 4
Products covering other foreign exchange derivatives will be introduced as and when customer interest dictates.
1 BBSW: Bank Bill Swap Reference Rate. Various Index tenors are available, including 1 to 6 months. Found on Reuters page BBSW.
2 RBA Overnight Rate: Commonly referred to as RBA30. Found on Reuters page RBA30.
3 LIBOR: London Interbank Offered Rate. Various index tenors are available from 1 to 12 months. Found on Reuters page LIBOR01.
4 The Australian versus US Dollar exchange rate is also used in setting the value of this derivative.
Commodity and Energy Derivatives
Mercari currently operates electronic markets in commodity and energy derivatives, including in broad hard and soft commodities categories.
Specific commodity products quoted on Mercari Markets are generally determined by market participants. However, current Mercari market quoted products include iron ore, freight, coal and crude oil (sweet and sour). Mercari's commodity derivatives product development plans accommodate other products (both cash and physically settled) as and when customer interest necessitates.
Mercari does not directly offer clearing and settlement services, but Mercari can send trades to various Clearing Houses if requested by the parties to a trade.
Environmental Derivatives and Certificates
Mercari currently operates electronic markets for environmental certificate. Current products offered on Mercari Markets include the following. These products are physically settled:
- Australian Large-Scale Generation Certificates (LGCs)
- NSW Green House Gas Abatement Certificates (NGACs)
- European Union Allowances (EUAs)
- Certified Emission Reductions (CERs)
Products covering other environmental derivatives and certificates will be introduced as and when customer interest dictates.
LGC Closing Rates
Mercari operates an end of day closing rates window for Large-scale Renewable Energy Certificates (LGC) utilising Mercari's proprietary eSEF technology. LGC contract specifications are available here.
For additional detail on the process or other information, please contact us.
LGC - Large-Scale Generation Certificates
LGC Closing Rates
| Tenor |
Bid |
Offer |
Mid Point Index |
| Spot |
34.30 |
34.70 |
34.500 |
| Cal 13 |
35.15 |
35.60 |
35.375 |
| Cal 14 |
35.80 |
37.40 |
36.600 |
| Cal 15 |
35.90 |
44.20 |
40.050 |
| Cal 16 |
36.45 |
47.10 |
41.775 |
| Cal 17 |
36.80 |
50.50 |
43.650 |
Table Legend
Blue – Firm Tradable Prices
Green - Market Survey
Red – Calculation
Spot Closing Price History
Spot Closing Price History
Forward Price Curve Based on Mid Point Index
Forward Price Curve Based on Mid Point Index
Disclaimer
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LGC Closing Settlement Price Methodology
Firm Tradable Prices
- Method A represents firm prices tradable on screen by counterparties with investment grade credit ratings.
- More information on Method A guidelines is available on request.
- Method B will substitute if necessary.
Market Survey
- Method B prices will be determined by a confidential market poll conducted anytime between 4pm – 4.30pm.
- Three market participants, with credit ratings as defined in Method A, will be asked to provide prices that, in their opinion, reflect levels at which a willing but not anxious participant would buy or sell.
- Method B prices are not firm and are reference levels only.
- Method C will substitute if necessary.
Calculation
- Method C employs Mercari's LGC Cost of Carry Model.
- Method C prices are not firm and are reference levels only.
