The operator of the London Stock Exchange in the first half of the year increased its pre-tax profit by 30% year-on-year to 360 million pounds sterling. Adjusted operating profit rose 21% to 480 million pounds, while analysts had predicted 459 million pounds. In all spheres of activity, revenue growth of over 10% was recorded. Net income increased by 36% to 283 million pounds. Revenue reached 953 million pounds, increased by 12%. The growth of total income was also 12%. The index provider FTSE Russel increased revenues by 19%, the LCH clearing chamber - by 14%. In the field of information services and the provision of market data, revenue growth was 16%.