Bloomberg Intelligence’s recent report showed that activity across systematic internalisers (SI), off-book on-exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) trading is driving bilateral growth across European markets.
Trading of these contracts began on 10 September 2025 and follows a growing demand for futures products in the EU bond market in recent years.
Respondents to Bloomberg Intelligence's new report argued for increased retail to boost liquidity in the region but were opposed to the extension of trading hours.
The new offering is expected to support 24/7 trading and hedging across the EU, with One Trading confirming that further new trading pairs are expected to launch in the future.
In its quarterly report, AFME found that OTC trading made up the majority of off-venue volumes, constituting approximately 20%.
Industry looking to address issues impacting liquidity growth in Europe as political uncertainty in the US opens up opportunities for the market.
The statement comes ahead of the move to T+1 settlement and follows widespread discussion around European 24-hour trading after Cboe, Nasdaq and other venues announced plans to extend US equities hours.
New consultation paper explores how effective US Reg NMS rule is while also re-tabling VWAP Crossing in Europe, reviewing dark trading levels in Europe, the prospect of 24-hour trading and more.
Almost half of EMEA FIX Trading conference attendees said that the impacts on price formation in public markets as a result of increasing bilateral trading is their greatest regulatory focus for 2025.
Market onlookers from Grasshopper Asia, FIS, Eurex, Tradeweb, and Sustainable Trading provide an additional view on what they believe will be the key macro-economic factors in the year to come, delving into their potential impacts in Europe, the US, Asia, and beyond.