Futures
Shift towards futures inevitable, says Greenwich
To address the cost pressures associated with regulation, both buy- and sell-side participants have started analysing the impact of adopting futures in their trading habits
CFTC approves CME and Cboe bitcoin futures
But warns investors it has limited statutory authority over the underlying cash markets and exchanges for bitcoin, which are largely unregulated
CME to launch bitcoin futures
Pending regulatory approval, the cryptocurrency will become available on the world’s largest derivatives exchange operator by the year-end
Salmon warns of algo risks
BoE's Chris Salmon cautions against lack of transparency brought in by automated high-frequency trading
SGX hits records in rupee and renminbi futures
The exchange prints USD/CNH record on September 8 and sees INR/USD futures reach new highs on September 22
CME to launch spot FX basis spreads
The CME FX Link will create the first central limit order book between OTC spot FX and CME FX futures
CME's Pandit: NDFs and FX options in focus
CME Group gears up for launch of cash-settled FX options clearing in Q4 2017, following a busy first half
Malaysian central bank slams Ice and SGX over ringgit futures
Making them available offshore goes against foreign exchange rules, says Bank Negara Malaysia
CME moves to build liquidity in new FX futures contracts
The firm is switching on implied functionality to link spreads and outright markets
Surprise renminbi strengthening prompts unwinds
“A lot of long [US$] positions were unsustainable and had to be re-evaluated,” says FX structuring head
CME to launch six monthly contracts for FX futures
The Chicago-based marketplace will offer contracts for AUD, GBP, CAD, EUR, JPY and EUR/GBP from February 27
Broadridge acquires Dojima to boost derivatives clearing
Capping what Broadridge calls its "best-of-breed" offering for exchange-traded derivatives
Broadridge allies with TTC to improve futures solutions
Futures and options remain a growth area for the firm
Regulation will change markets, but slower than expected
But market participants say they are in the early stages of a transformation that could accelerate in the coming years
Demand for Taiwan RMB futures puts Hong Kong in the shade
Taifex says the exchange-traded instruments launched this week are a ‘milestone' in offshore market development, but analyst believes foreign investors are unlikely to bite
CME rule hurts FX broker business, say participants
CME enrages brokers, who claim their once-profitable business in transitory FX EFRPs has vanished, despite the launch of a product to help offset the changes
Cross-margining key for RMB futures market - SGX
Cross-margining contracts across asset classes will give SGX a competitive advantage, with up to 30% margin savings, the exchange claims
CME Europe ‘slow start’ expected
Market participants feel significant volume on CME Europe could take a long time, but prospects for Asia are exciting investors
CME Europe set to launch FX futures in April
After a significant delay to the launch of its flagship European exchange, CME Europe will launch next month with 30 FX futures contracts
SGX closes in on FX futures launch
Singapore Exchange plans to launch FX futures in six currency pairs on November 11 as it looks to gain an edge on rival exchanges that have been delayed in launching the product
Eurex delays launch of FX derivatives
Eurex has joined CME Europe in delaying the launch of FX derivatives, with no new dates set for launch by either exchange
Eurex preps launch of FX options and futures
German derivatives exchange will move into the FX market in October as it aims to compete for volume in listed futures and options
Moscow Exchange to add more ruble products by year-end
The addition of new FX swaps and futures is expected to push further growth on the Moscow Exchange, officials say