CME to launch E-mini Russell 2000 Monday and Wednesday options
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.
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BGC appoints Fenics global head of data operations from CME
Ray Bencheikh joins BGC’s Fenics Market Data division to lead data operations globally after previously working at CME, NEX Group and ICAP.
Trading Venues
Farewell open outcry
Following the decision by US derivatives exchange group CME to permanently close its open outcry trading pits, Annabel Smith looks at the history of trading floors in Chicago.
India’s NSE overtakes CME Group as largest derivatives exchange globally
The NSE of India traded 6 billion contracts in 2019, up 58% from the year prior, compared to 4.83 billion contracts traded at CME Group.
FX industry urged to better understand flash crashes
Panelists at Sibos in London agreed that flash crashes are more common in markets today, but the industry still lacks understanding.
CME shakes up leadership of former NEX business lines
New senior management for BrokerTec, EBS and Optimisation Services business lines installed following acquisition by CME.
CME Traiana upgrades credit risk tool for FX prime brokers
Traiana has bolstered its Credit Risk Hub to provide FX prime brokers with greater control over credit risk.
CME unveils benchmarking tool ENSO Data Insights
Benchmarking tool for hedge funds aims to help with best execution and decision-making.
Numis founder heads investment consortium for NEX Exchange
Oliver Hemsley will take over from current NEX Exchange chief executive Patrick Birley upon completion of the deal.
Buy-Side
The TRADE’s (unofficial) M&A awards 2018
This year has seen some of the biggest deals inked between major players, shaking up the market structure and bringing with it a potentially huge impact on the future of trading. The TRADE reviews the mergers and takeovers that are already causing a stir in the industry.