Exchanges
Active ETFs – The next step in Asia’s ETF innovation
The exchange-traded fund space has long been dominated by passively managed funds, but active ETFs are gaining popularity among investors and issuers. Although active ETFs are not yet a mainstream investment instrument, their growing investor interest is…
Lobbyists seek eleventh-hour Brexit relief for UK futures
EC urged to extend CCP safe harbour so listed derivatives don’t switch to OTC
A threat to the Ion throne?
Banks need connections to e-trading venues; they don’t want the other services that come with them
Extending the ETF frontiers: Institutions are finding new ways to use ETFs
Growing institutional adoption of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been an undeniable trend over the past few years. In this article, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) explains why institutions are increasingly using ETFs to gain targeted exposure,…
Interest rate ETD volumes tick up in Q3
Longer-dated contracts push total open interest higher
Exchange of the year/exchange innovation of the year: CME Group
Risk Awards 2019: FX Link, SOFR futures and Nex acquisition headline banner year for Chicago bourse
Exchange of the year, Asia: SGX
Energy Risk Asia awards, 2018: Impressive growth in core commodities contracts and product innovation made 2018 a stand-out year for Singapore exchange
Growing an institutional footprint in Asia’s ETFs market
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) explores the burgeoning impact of institutional investors in Asia’s exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) market – which is demonstrating the potential to establish itself as a global force – with a focus on the rapid…
Imperfect harmony: industry balks at EU foreign venue rules
Proposal could force non-EU platforms to choose between following Mifid II or ditching EU firms
Trading costs versus arrival price – An intuitive and comprehensive methodology
Craig Niven, managing director, cash equity execution at Societe Generale Prime Services explores how a five‑month study allowed the organisation to develop a market impact model using historical data, and why it is key for clients in the long term to…
Hong Kong ETFs spotlighted amid growing A-share interest
Hong Kong’s exchange-traded fund market takes centre stage in international investors’ foray into Chinese markets, experts say. By Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX)
Brexit: listed derivatives face OTC mutation
No-deal would flip EU27 users into different regime for UK-listed trades
Interest rate ETD open interest drops in Q2
Open interest in options and futures contracts combined dropped 12%
Pensions and insurers give new impetus to Asia’s ETFs
Cost-conscious institutional investors are embracing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to lower transaction fees and achieve higher returns. Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) explores the theme of yield‑chasing among insurers in Asia’s expanding ETF…
EU drops reporting relief for exchange-traded derivatives
Exemption removed from Emir Refit, but Parliament moots future legislative changes for ETDs
Newman: why commodities will stay OTC
As he retires, Icap Energy founder on his acid test for picking emerging markets, and the promise of LNG derivatives
Interest rate ETD open interest soars
Outstanding positions at end-March hit $105 trillion
Mifid data: hard to access, hard to use
Risk.net research shows four of 12 APAs and trading venues only provide information via other vendors
End-users fear loss of Mifir’s open-access promise
Exchange groups have 30-month exemption from access rules; listed derivatives users concerned it will become permanent
FCMs demand self-certification overhaul after bitcoin debacle
CBOE, CME rush to list bitcoin futures “felt like an arms race”, says one FCM chief
China oil future approved, March start targeted, says source
International banks see healthy interest from overseas clients
EU shuts door on foreign electronic access providers
US FCMs could be barred from providing direct electronic access as member states bow to Esma
Quintenz: futures will allow regulated bitcoin exposure
New products allow investors to access digital currency in a monitored marketplace, says CFTC commissioner