Asset Classes Archive

BATS Chi-X Europe intends to set a new benchmark for market data pricing in Europe, after unveiling plans to become the first multilateral trading facility to charge for its data. read more>

Readers of theTRADEnews.com have overwhelmingly identified the cost of clearing and collateral as the primary concern for institutional investors in light of the impending shake-up of the OTC derivatives market. read more>

The Singapore Exchange will begin trading the first offshore Indonesian equity futures contract from 11 June.  read more>

Markit, the financial information service provider, has appointed Jason Nabi as a managing director in its sales and marketing division. Nabi will be responsible for leading the company’s sales efforts in the asset servicing industry. read more>

Interdealer broker ICAP’s purchase of the stock exchange assets of UK-based PLUS Markets Group will serve as a hedge against impending OTC derivatives reform. read more>

Bespoke instruments that perfectly fit investors’ needs are likely to cost considerably more in future. As market participants cut their cloth according to their means, some may feel more exposed than others. read more>

Trading technology vendor Calypso has launched a new version of its cross-asset processing platform that enables better use of post-trade services for managing OTC derivatives exposures, including more efficient collateral management. read more>

NYSE Euronext has teamed up with the China Financial Futures Exchange to support the ongoing development of their respective futures and options markets. read more>

As the buy-side prepares to deal with the new OTC derivatives trading landscape, the need to reassess three broad issues when it comes to trading partners – safety, connectivity and collateral – will mean that existing counterparties may not make the cut. read more>

Thomson Reuters has launched a global analysis and commentary service, FX Buzz, that aims to provide real-time FX insight to market participants. read more>