Exchange-traded derivatives hit record in 2018
Data from the Futures Industry Association (FIA) showed that equity index futures and options were a main driver for the record activity.
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Nasdaq to launch US Treasury futures product
Nasdaq’s new US Treasuries futures product will be available to clients on 19 July.
Major European futures exchanges gain relief from MiFID II open access
ICE Futures Europe, the LME and Eurex have been granted last-minute exemptions from MiIFD II's open access regime until 2020.
HKEX ends 2016 with record futures activity
Hong Kong has seen record year for derivatives trading activity.
Futures to see greater demand off the back of volatile 2016
Events such as Brexit and the US election, coupled with stricter rules on OTC derivatives, could significantly boost listed futures trading.
CME sees clearing boost from OTC collateral rules
Futures exchanges are hoping stricter collateral rules on OTC derivatives will encourage market participants to migrate to cleared derivatives services.
LSEG’s new derivatives platform goes live
The LSEG's plan to disrupt the entrenched interest rate futures market has begun with the launch of CurveGlobal.
Ex-Soc Gen broker to run futures execution at GH Financials
Wilkins will run GH Financials listed derivatives sales and execution desk following the departure of its head of brokering.
US futures trader jailed for three years
An American futures trader has been sentenced to three years in prison for market manipulation.
Rise of the futures machines
As best execution requirements continue to pressure the buy-side, many are turning to algorithmic strategies in the futures market.