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SGX Targets OTC FX with Flexible Futures
FX futures trading is exploding at the Singapore Exchange, with volumes more than double last year's level, as the exchange benefits from structural changes in the FX market that are driving more business to central clearing. Recognizing this trend, the exchange is rolling out a new version of its FX futures contracts that provides more flexibility for OTC traders. The contracts has the same security and capital efficiency advantages as standard futures, but can be traded bilaterally with tailored expiration dates.
CONTINUE READINGU.S. Lawmakers Aim to Foster Fintech in Derivatives Markets
Newly introduced legislation aims to improve the research and testing capabilities of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, with the goal of helping the agency better understand and support emerging financial technologies.
CONTINUE READINGEurex Advances Start Time to Capture Asia Business
In yet another sign that derivatives markets are becoming increasingly global in nature, Eurex is planning to extend the trading and clearing hours for some of its flagship equity index and fixed income futures contracts. The exchange says the extension will provide new and existing customers in the Asia-Pacific region with access to those products during the whole of the Asian trading day.
CONTINUE READINGBlockchain for Physical Commodity Markets - A Realist's Perspective
People are excited about blockchain. They believe it will solve inefficiencies in everything from stocks and bonds to production and delivery of commodities. Some even claim it will end global poverty.
CONTINUE READINGSwap clearing activity hits record in April
Asset managers, hedge funds and other participants in the over-the-counter derivatives markets held $90 billion in collateral at U.S. clearing firms in April, a +40% increase over two years and a new record, according to FIA’s FCM Tracker. The rise in the amount of collateral indicates that market participants are clearing more of their OTC derivatives, a key goal of the post-crisis financial reforms.
CONTINUE READINGSGX’s Bull Charge Is Running Strong
What started as a single running event in 2004 has expanded into a substantial program of charitable endeavours by Singapore Exchange’s staff, members and clients which has raised more than S$30 million for over 50 charities. The SGX Bull Charge Charity Run is the exchange's flagship charity initiative. Every year it brings together thousands of runners to race through the streets of the island city’s financial district to raise funds for local charities supporting underprivileged children and families, the disabled and the elderly.
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