Eurex Exchange
OM appoints Asia-Pacific head
OM Technology has appointed Paul Bennett as president for the Asia-Pacific region, reports RiskNews' sister publication, Dealing With Technology .
Clearing Corporation seeks regulatory approval for global clearing
The Clearing Corporation (CC) has requested regulatory approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to implement the first phase of a 'global clearing link' joint project with Eurex Clearing.
Dutch regulator approves trading on Eurex US
The Dutch financial regulator has given approval for Netherlands-based traders to use Eurex US, the new Chicago-based futures and options exchange.
Icap enters electronic futures fray
UK-based interdealer broker Icap will start electronic trading of exchange-listed futures contracts on its BrokerTec platform by the beginning of the fourth quarter, said Icap officials, reports Risknews’ sister publication, Trading Technology Week .
UBS executes Bloomberg futures trades
UBS Investment Bank has become the exclusive executing broker for Bloomberg's Tradebook alternative trading system on the Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Eurex and Euronext.liffe futures exchanges, reports Risknews’ sister…
Eurex to enter US equity index options market
Derivatives exchange Eurex has licensed a number of US equity indexes from index company Russell in its latest move into the North American derivatives market.
Eurex US opens to European customers
Eurex US, the new Chicago-based futures exchange opened by Frankfurt-based Eurex on February 8, can now be accessed by European customers, Eurex said in a statement.
ISE appoints vice-presidents
The International Securities Exchange (ISE) has elected Thomas Bendixen as vice-president of corporate initiatives and Robert Cornish as vice-president of automation and development.
Eurex US opens for business
Eurex US, the American arm of the European futures exchange, began trading in Chicago at 7pm CST on Sunday night, having been given clearance to begin operations on February 4.
Eurex gains CFTC approval for US derivatives exchange
Eurex will launch its US-regulated derivatives market, Eurex US, on February 8, following approval from US regulator the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today.
CBOT steps up war with Eurex
The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) will launch three electronically traded German debt futures contracts in what appears an escalation in the exchange’s war with European rival Eurex. It has also reduced transaction fees for its customers that…
Eurex US delays launch date
Eurex has delayed the intended launch of its Chicago-based futures exchange, Eurex US, to February 8. The launch is dependent on approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), scheduled to vote on Eurex’s application for "designation as a…
CBOT lowers fees for European traders
The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), in an early effort to head off competition from Eurex, is to offer cheaper electronic access for European traders, the exchange announced.
Eurex cuts costs in bid to stimulate Finnish options trading
Frankfurt-based futures and options exchange Eurex intends to reduce transaction fees on Finnish equity options in a bid to boost trading volumes. Working with Finnish Exchange Hex Integrated Markets, the average trading cost would be reduced by more…
LCH wins LSE clearing contract
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has signed a new clearing services agreement with the London Clearing House (LCH), bringing to an end a period of intense competition with Eurex for the contract.
CME cuts European fees
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has slashed transaction fees for all products traded electronically on Globex in Europe, bringing its costs in line with rivals the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and Eurex. However, the cut of 73% to 44 cents, from…
ISE adds Morgan Stanley executive to board
The International Securities Exchange (ISE) has appointed Thomas Cardello, managing director responsible for global electronic derivatives marketing within the institutional equity division at Morgan Stanley, to its board.
CBOT chief again hits out at Eurex US
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) chairman Charles Carey urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to conduct a full and careful review of the application by Eurex to establish a US subsidiary yesterday. Carey’s comments are the latest in an ongoing…
CBOT moves to dismiss Eurex lawsuit
The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) has filed a motion to dismiss a Eurex lawsuit, which alleged the CBOT and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange had violated the US Sherman Antitrust Act.
Eurex trying to take over the US futures market, says CBOT
The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) has accused its European rival Eurex of trying to take over the US futures market using intimidating tactics.
Eurex’s US-based arm sues CME and CBOT
Chicago-based Eurex US has filed an antitrust action in the federal court against the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). The CME has slammed the suit as being “without factual or legal foundation”, while the CBOT said it…
ISE starts trading index options
New York-based electronic equity options market, the International Securities Exchange (ISE), has started offering US index options.
Eurex and BOTCC finalise agreement on US exchange
European derivatives exchange Eurex has finalised the terms of a clearing agreement with the Board of Trade Clearing Corporation (BOTCC), opening the way for the launch of a new US exchange next year.
ISE moves closer to equity index options trading
New York-based electronic equity options market, the International Securities Exchange (ISE), has stepped up its attempts to go head-to-head with the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in trading equity index options by unveiling its first product,…