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Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) has launched ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (IFAD) and the world's first Murban Crude Oil futures contract, in partnership with ADNOC and nine major energy traders. The new contracts facilitate trading and hedging of Murban crude, recognized for its chemical quality and production stability. IFAD operates 24/7 on Mondays and 22 hours on weekdays, serving global investors. This launch signals a strategic milestone for the UAE in the global energy market, enhancing ADNOC's role and underscoring its economic ambitions.

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) announced the approval of 24 Exchange Members, including 18 Clearing Members, to trade on its new exchange, ICE Futures Abu Dhabi (IFAD). The launch is set for March 29, 2021, featuring the ICE Murban Crude Oil Futures alongside 18 related cash settled derivatives. Trades will be cleared by ICE Clear Europe and available for global investors, including those from the UAE, US, and Asia-Pacific. This initiative aims to enhance access and liquidity in energy markets and is supported by significant interest from major energy traders.

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) announced the launch of LNG freight futures contracts based on Spark Commodities’ price assessments, which began trading on March 22. Initial trading included 30 lots of Spark30S Atlantic and Spark25S Pacific contracts, with participation from major industry players like Total and Glencore. These contracts aim to help market participants hedge shipping capacity and manage freight risks amid high price volatility. Monthly contracts from April 2021 to December 2023 are available, enhancing capital efficiency in managing global gas price risks.

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) announced its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on May 14, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET, due to COVID-19 precautions. Stockholders of record by March 16, 2021, can participate, vote, and submit questions. Questions can be submitted in advance starting April 30, 2021. Detailed participation instructions will be provided in the proxy statement, which will be filed with the SEC. A live audio webcast will be available on the investor relations website.

In February 2021, homeowners capitalized on low interest rates, resulting in refinances accounting for 68% of closed loans, the highest since December 2012. The average 30-year loan rate slightly increased to 2.89%. FHA and VA loan rates remained unchanged, while the average FICO score for closed loans rose to 753. The time to close loans decreased to 53 days, reflecting lenders' efficiency in managing high volumes. This upward trend in refinancing began last summer, indicating sustained borrower engagement in the refinancing market.

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) announced that Insteel Industries, Inc. (NYSE: IIIN) has successfully completed its transfer to the NYSE and begins trading today. Insteel, the largest U.S. manufacturer of steel-wire reinforcing products for concrete, will benefit from the Exchange's advanced market technology and investor relations services. The company, with a legacy dating back to 1953, operates 10 manufacturing facilities nationwide. This transfer marks its return to the NYSE after previously being listed for a decade until 2002.

Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) reported significant milestones in its global environmental complex. On February 12, 2021, the ICE Global Carbon Futures Index reached a record value of $39.08/tonne. In February, total volume traded for ICE EU Carbon Allowance (EUA) Options exceeded 412,000 contracts. In 2020, over 14 gigatonnes of carbon were traded on ICE, accounting for approximately 40% of the world's total annual emissions footprint. ICE offers extensive environmental market solutions, facilitating carbon trading for diverse stakeholders.