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CICC Hong Kong Asset Management Selects ICE Index for CICC Carbon Futures ETF

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Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) announced that China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Asset Management Limited has selected the ICE EUA Carbon Futures Index for its CICC Carbon Futures ETF. The index tracks a long-only basket of ICE EUA Futures Contracts, representing 1,000 Carbon Emission Allowances each. This ETF, the first of its kind in Hong Kong, aims to provide efficient exposure to environmental markets. In 2021, ICE reported 18 billion tons of carbon allowances traded, equating to approximately $1 trillion in notional value.

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  • Launch of CICC Carbon Futures ETF increases ICE's presence in Asia.
  • First launch of a carbon allowance futures ETF in Hong Kong.
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ATLANTA, NEW YORK & HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced that China International Capital Corporation Hong Kong Asset Management Limited (CICC HKAM) has selected the ICE EUA Carbon Futures Index (Excess Return) for its CICC Carbon Futures ETF.

The ICE EUA Carbon Futures Index measures the performance of a long-only basket of ICE EUA Futures Contracts (EUA Contracts). Each EUA Contract is euro-denominated and represents a lot of 1,000 Carbon Emission Allowances (EUA) that are deliverable to or from the Union Registry under the European Union Emissions Trading System (ETS).

CICC HKAM, a wholly owned subsidiary of China International Capital Corporation Limited, provides asset management services in Hong Kong and has led the market in offshore asset management services. The company offers investors Hong Kong-listed ETFs and SFC-authorized unit trusts and mutual funds.

“ICE continues to grow its presence across Asia,” said Magnus Cattan, Head of ICE Fixed Income & Data Services, Asia Pacific. “The CICC Carbon Futures ETF is the first carbon allowance futures ETF to be launched in Hong Kong and will provide the market with more efficient exposure to environmental markets.”

ICE is home to the largest environmental markets and recently announced that a total of 18 billion tons of carbon allowances traded in 2021, equivalent to an estimated $1 trillion in notional value, which included 15.2 billion EUAs.

“This ETF highlights our commitment to the development of climate-themed products and our overall capabilities to structure innovative investment solutions,” said Ning Lin, Managing Director at CICC HKAM. “Our new CICC Carbon Futures ETF will allow investors to access one of the largest, most liquid and most actively traded environmental markets in the world.”

ICE’s global family of indices serve as the performance benchmark for more than $1.5 trillion in assets managed by investors around the globe. For more information about ICE’s Indices, please visit: https://www.theice.com/market-data/indices.

About Intercontinental Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds and operates digital networks to connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes that offer our customers access to mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and operational efficiencies. We operate exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, and clearing houses that help people invest, raise capital and manage risk across multiple asset classes. Our comprehensive fixed income data services and execution capabilities provide information, analytics and platforms that help our customers capitalize on opportunities and operate more efficiently. At ICE Mortgage Technology, we are transforming and digitizing the U.S. residential mortgage process, from consumer engagement through loan registration. Together, we transform, streamline and automate industries to connect our customers to opportunity.

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SOURCE: Intercontinental Exchange

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Source: Intercontinental Exchange

FAQ

What is the CICC Carbon Futures ETF announced by ICE?

The CICC Carbon Futures ETF is a new fund that utilizes the ICE EUA Carbon Futures Index to give investors exposure to carbon emission allowances.

What does the ICE EUA Carbon Futures Index measure?

The ICE EUA Carbon Futures Index measures the performance of a long-only basket of ICE EUA Futures Contracts.

When was the CICC Carbon Futures ETF launched?

The exact launch date of the CICC Carbon Futures ETF was not specified in the press release.

What is the significance of the carbon allowances traded by ICE?

In 2021, ICE traded 18 billion tons of carbon allowances, representing an estimated $1 trillion in notional value.

How does ICE's carbon futures ETF impact investors?

The ETF allows investors to access one of the largest and most liquid environmental markets in the world.

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