Nasdaq Clearing (“Nasdaq”) has published the annual summary 2014, covering the performance of the Nasdaq Salmon Index (“NQSALMON”) and actions initiated by Nasdaq to ensure its transparency and accuracy.
NQSALMON reflects the weekly spot price for fresh Atlantic Superior Salmon, Head on Gutted (HOG), and is calculated based on actual physical transactions reported to Nasdaq by ten index contributors.
In 2014, Kontali Analyse AS (Kontali) entered into agreement with Nasdaq as the external auditor for the NQSALMON. During 2014, Kontali has audited panelists representing more than 65% of the weekly volumes reported to NQSALMON. In their Audit report for 2014, Kontali indicates that the NQSALMON is a robust and reliable benchmark.
See the Nasdaq Salmon Index Annual Summary and read about the full Seafood offering from Nasdaq Commodities.
Visit the NQSALMON web page to see the reporting procedures, historical data and follow weekly benchmarking and reports.
For further information, please contact Nasdaq Commodities:
Erik Flingtorp, Head of Seafood, phone +47 9594 1794, erik.flingtorp@nasdaq.com
Media contact:
Sara Aadnesen, Director Corporate Communications, phone +47 9060 0759, sara.aadnesen@nasdaq.com
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About Nasdaq Commodities
Nasdaq Commodities is the brand name for the worldwide suite of commodity related products and services offered by Nasdaq. The Nasdaq Commodities offerings include power, natural gas and carbon emission markets, tanker and dry cargo freight, fuel oil, seafood derivatives, iron ore, electricity certificates and clearing services.
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