OREANDA-NEWS. On 21 August 2009 was announced, that as of August 28, 2009 the major trading session on all RTS markets (RTS Classica, RTS Standard, FORTS) will be extended until 6:45 pm MSK. This resolution has been passed by the RTS Board based on the recommendation issued by the Trading Committee and the Derivatives Market Committee of RTS.

In compliance with the resolution the following trading schedule will take effect starting from August 28, 2009:

10:30 am – 6:45 pm  major trading session on all RTS markets

6:45 pm – 7:00 pm  evening clearing session on all RTS markets

7:00 pm – 11:50 pm  evening trading session (on RTS Standard and FORTS).

And from 2:00 pm to 2:03 pm an intraday clearing session will be held on RTS Standard and FORTS.

Please, note that on August 27, 2009 the trading day will be opened in accordance with the current trading schedule, i.e. at 6:00 pm and will be closed at 6:45 pm on August 28, 2009 as per the reviewed trading schedule.