Deutsche Börse notched up record results in the third quarter helped by profits from its derivatives division and consolidation of the newly acquired Clearstream.

Eurex, the derivatives market, was again the strongest performer of DB's businesses. Sales revenues were some 42% higher at €97.3m ($98.4m) and earnings before interest and tax (Ebit) more than doubled to €56.2m in the third quarter. Ebit margins are 58%.