DUBAI- The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange plans to launch single stock and index futures on its new derivatives market in the fourth quarter of this year, the Abu Dhabi government media office said on Wednesday.

The exchange plans to use Nasdaq technology, including matching engine and real-time clearing and settlement services, it said on Twitter.

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