Low volatility and interest rates weigh on Deutsche Börse profits

German exchange group also hit by costs related to a legal case involving Clearstream

Low volatility and interest rates contributed to a decline in revenues at Deutsche Börse in the third quarter, leading to a fall in profits of over 60% at the German exchange group.

Net revenues for the period were €457.9 million, down from €471 million a year earlier. Net profits for the third quarter were €61.6 million, compared with €159.9 million in the same period in 2012.

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