Derivatives

LEAPS options based on S&P 500 are similar to standard options, but with extended expiration dates of several years into the future.

Following the acquisition, LedgerX has been rebranded to FTX US Derivatives but will continue to provide its current offering to its existing customer base.

New agreement extends Cboe’s rights to offer options trading on MSCI global indices through 2031.

The trading venue will offer global investors and risk managers an efficient solution to trade and manage their China exposure, while US regulators also certify for US investors.

Increased ADV resulted from the global growth in interest rate and energy products, which were up 54% and 31% respectively.

Since its launch, trading volumes have increased significantly with an annual growth of more than 170% in the last year.

New global product manager of derivatives clearing previously spent 30 years at Bank of America.

The derivatives exchange will cease trading of all instruments on 18 January next year following an ongoing unsuccessful period.

As a market first, CME’s new sustainable clearing service will allow participants to track whether their hedging strategies are achieving their sustainability goals.

New weekly options contracts will increase precision, adding more granularity to trading strategies, allowing Russell 2000 Index exposure to be more fine-tuned, said the exchange.