Futures exchanges

HKEX Signs Agreement with MSCI to License Indexes to Launch Asia and Emerging Markets Futures and Options Contracts

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
Financial markets, Futures exchanges, Finance, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, MSCI, Futures contract

The introduction of the 37 futures and options contracts remain subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions.

Key Points: 
  • The introduction of the 37 futures and options contracts remain subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions.
  • HKEX will inform the market of the launch dates of the contracts and provide detailed product specifications once the launch dates have been confirmed.
  • This agreement will notably expand HKEX's existing relationship with MSCI, following the successful launch of MSCI Asia Ex-Japan Index futures, and last year's joint announcement on the planned launch of MSCI China A Index futures.
  • Charles Li, Chief Executive, HKEX said: "This is very exciting news indeed for Hong Kong and HKEX.

HKEX Signs Agreement with MSCI to License Indexes to Launch Asia and Emerging Markets Futures and Options Contracts

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Financial markets, Futures exchanges, Finance, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, MSCI, Futures contract

The introduction of the 37 futures and options contracts remain subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions.

Key Points: 
  • The introduction of the 37 futures and options contracts remain subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions.
  • HKEX will inform the market of the launch dates of the contracts and provide detailed product specifications once the launch dates have been confirmed.
  • This agreement will notably expand HKEX's existing relationship with MSCI, following the successful launch of MSCI Asia Ex-Japan Index futures, and last year's joint announcement on the planned launch of MSCI China A Index futures.
  • Charles Li, Chief Executive, HKEX said: "This is very exciting news indeed for Hong Kong and HKEX.

CME Group Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Financial and OTC Products to Present at Deutsche Bank Global Financial Services Virtual Conference

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Financial markets, Futures exchanges, CME Group, Chicago Board of Trade, Market data, NEX Group

CHICAGO, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group announced today that John Pietrowicz, Chief Financial Officer, and Sean Tully, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Financial and OTC Products, will present at the Deutsche Bank 10th Annual Global Financial Services Conference, which will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 27, at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group announced today that John Pietrowicz, Chief Financial Officer, and Sean Tully, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Financial and OTC Products, will present at the Deutsche Bank 10th Annual Global Financial Services Conference, which will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 27, at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).
  • An audio webcast will be available for replay at the same address approximately 24 hours following the conclusion of the conference.
  • CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates , equity indexes , foreign exchange , energy , agricultural products and metals .
  • With a range of pre- and post-trade products and services underpinning the entire lifecycle of a trade, CME Group also offers optimization and reconciliation services through TriOptima, and trade processing services through Traiana.

ErisX Addresses OTC Trading with Enhanced Block Trading Capabilities

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Finance, Internet, Professional services, Technology, Software, Financial markets, Finance, Futures contract, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Money, Futures exchanges

Block trading is available on all the Exchanges listed spot and futures products to eliminate Members bi-lateral counterparty risk.

Key Points: 
  • Block trading is available on all the Exchanges listed spot and futures products to eliminate Members bi-lateral counterparty risk.
  • We are pleased to be introducing our block trading capabilities through the REST based API, said Thomas Chippas, CEO of ErisX.
  • By introducing block trading capabilities under a CFTC-regulated entity, they eliminate counterparty settlement risk while limiting market impact, said Carlos Mosquera Benatuil, CEO of Solidus OTC.
  • ErisX, Eris Exchange, and the ErisX and Eris Exchange logos are trademarks of the Eris Exchange group of companies.

The Small Exchange Opens, Signs New Partners and Introduces New Product Suite

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Financial markets, Finance, Commodity markets, Futures contract, Futures exchanges, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Options Clearing Corporation, Futures exchange, China Financial Futures Exchange, Osaka Securities Exchange

The Small Exchange , a new futures exchange backed by renowned innovators in the financial industry, announced investors can begin trading on the Small Exchange June 1, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The Small Exchange , a new futures exchange backed by renowned innovators in the financial industry, announced investors can begin trading on the Small Exchange June 1, 2020.
  • The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) designated the Small Exchange in March 2020 as a contract market (exchange) and the Options Clearing Corporation has successfully completed testing.
  • We are absolutely thrilled the Small Exchange will commence operations with the public beginning June 1.
  • The Small Exchange is the worlds largest customer centric futures exchange bridging the product gap between equities and futures for investors of all sizes.

Nodal Exchange Named Exchange of the Year by Energy Risk

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Monday, May 18, 2020
Oil, Gas, Coal, Alternative energy, Energy, Finance, Nuclear, Professional services, Other Transport, Trucking, Rail, Maritime, Air, Transport, Logistics, Supply chain management, Other Energy, Utilities, Finance, Economy, Financial markets, Futures exchanges, Futures contract, Futures exchange, Exchange, Commodity market, Clearing house, Derivative, LCH

Nodal Exchange has been named 2020 Exchange of the Year for the second year in a row by Energy Risk magazine.

Key Points: 
  • Nodal Exchange has been named 2020 Exchange of the Year for the second year in a row by Energy Risk magazine.
  • Nodal Exchange migrated natural gas futures and options contracts open interest from Nasdaq Futures, Inc. (NFX) to Nodal Clear, Nodal Exchanges clearing house, in April.
  • Nodal Exchange is honored to receive the Exchange of the Year award from Energy Risk for the second year in a row, said Paul Cusenza, Chairman and CEO of Nodal Exchange.
  • Nodal Exchange is a derivatives exchange providing price, credit and liquidity risk management solutions to participants in the North American commodities markets.

OCC Named Best Clearing House - Equities by Markets Media

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Banking, Other Professional Services, Professional services, Finance, Financial markets, Finance, Economy, Systemic risk, Futures exchanges, Central counterparty clearing, Clearing house, Futures contract, Clearing, Systemically important financial market utility, Derivative, Options Clearing Corporation

OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, announced today that it was named Best Clearing House Equities by Markets Media for the third consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, announced today that it was named Best Clearing House Equities by Markets Media for the third consecutive year.
  • As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility, OCC plays a crucial role in providing resiliency, stability and integrity to financial markets and the broader economy, so we thank Markets Media for this recognition.
  • OCC is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization and the foundation for secure markets.
  • Named 2020 Best Clearing House - Equities by Markets Media, OCC now provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms for options, financial futures, security futures, and securities lending transactions.

Voltalia includes a purpose in its articles of incorporation

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Euronext, Futures exchanges

Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energies, has included a purpose -Improve global environment, foster local development- in its articles of incorporation, reaffirming what was its former "mission".

Key Points: 
  • Voltalia (Euronext Paris, ISIN code: FR0011995588), an international player in renewable energies, has included a purpose -Improve global environment, foster local development- in its articles of incorporation, reaffirming what was its former "mission".
  • The inclusion of a purpose in our articles of incorporation comes naturally since it has already been guiding our strategy for many years."
  • The French "PACTE law" voted in May 2019 allows volunteering companies to set in stone their purpose in their articles of incorporation.
  • Voltalia is listed on the regulated market of Euronext Paris, compartment B (FR0011995588 - VLTSA) and is part of the Enternext Tech 40 and CAC Mid & Small indices.

ErisX Pioneers First U.S. Based Ether Futures Contract

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Monday, May 11, 2020
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Finance, Software, Internet, Financial markets, Finance, Cryptocurrencies, Digital currencies, Money, Futures contract, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Futures exchange, Bitcoin, Commodity markets, Futures exchanges, Gemini

ErisX is thrilled to be the first U.S. based exchange to introduce Ether physically settled futures contracts.

Key Points: 
  • ErisX is thrilled to be the first U.S. based exchange to introduce Ether physically settled futures contracts.
  • Starting today, both institutional and individual investors can access Ether physically delivered futures on the ErisX platform.
  • ErisX currently operates a live spot market for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ether and Litecoin and a regulated futures market for physically delivered Bitcoin and Ether futures.
  • ErisX Futures are offered through Eris Exchange, LLC, a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) registered Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Eris Clearing, LLC, a registered Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO).