The firm revealed that the new contracts will be cash-settled and one-tenth the size of CME Group’s standard Corn, Wheat, Soybean, Soybean Oil, and Soybean Meal futures. John Ricci, Managing Director and Global Head of Agriculture at CME Group said: “Our benchmark grain and oilseed futures products are the most liquid and highly-utilized markets in…
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The collaboration is expected to accelerate Euroclear’s transition into a Digital and Data-Enabled Financial Market Infrastructure, benefiting capital markets participants. The company said that by leveraging Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and analytics tools, it is aiming to drive efficiency and security within its operations. The partnership will focus on modernising Euroclear’s customer engagement, strengthening market infrastructure,…
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The firm said the rollout, which begins this week, will grant eligible US customers access to a range of futures contracts across multiple asset classes. Traders on Robinhood will able to access futures contracts linked to the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, and Dow Jones Industrial Average, as well as bitcoin and ether, major FX…
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The firm said both executives have played key roles in the company’s expansion and international growth. Javier Hernani, who previously served as CEO of BME until November 2024, is said to have been instrumental in expanding SIX’s post-trading business since BME’s acquisition. SIX stated that under his leadership, the Securities Services unit became one of…
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The companies have signed a binding agreement. The move marks a notable step in the firm expanding its footprint in the European power market. Euronext added that the acquisition aligns with its “Innovate for Growth 2027” strategy. The acquisition will see existing open positions in Nasdaq’s Nordic power derivatives transferred to Euronext Clearing, with trading…
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It marks the Toronto-based company’s markets division's first venture outside Canada, as it aims to expand its reach in global markets. AlphaX US is designed for trading Regulation NMS common stocks, exchange-traded funds, and American depositary receipts. Open to FINRA-registered broker-dealers, the platform is said to provide a range of innovative features aimed at improving…
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The firm said in a press release that NYSEIPO is a new equal-weighted index designed to track the performance of companies recently listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). This includes companies that have undergone IPOs, direct listings, spin-offs, and uplistings from OTC or international markets over the past three years. Lynn Martin, President…
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The decision means Hong Kong is the 33rd location in the LME’s network, which stretches across the USA, Europe, and Asia. Matthew Chamberlain, LME CEO, stated, “The addition of Hong Kong to our global warehousing network is an exciting development, providing warehouse facilities closer to the metals hubs of Mainland China than ever before. “Mainland…
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The international central securities depository of Deutsche Börse Group explained that the development, achieved in partnership with BRD Groupe Société Générale and the Romanian central securities depository, Depozitarul Central, allows international investors to invest directly in Romanian government and corporate bonds through their existing Clearstream accounts. The move is expected to enhance market access and…
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The announcement follows approval from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), and the People's Bank of China. HKEX explained that the initiative allows international investors holding these bonds through Bond Connect to use them as margin collateral for OTC derivatives. Initially implemented for Northbound Swap Connect, OTC Clear expects…
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