Category: Exchanges

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The derivatives marketplace firm said the growth reflects heightened trading activity outside the United States, driven by significant gains across various product categories. The Energy sector led the surge with a 31% increase in ADV, followed by Metals at 27%, Agricultural at 25%, Interest Rate products at 12%, and Foreign Exchange products at 10%.  "We…

The exchange said that effective 6 January (Monday), US investors can now trade EURO STOXX 50 Index Dividend Options and EURO STOXX Banks Index Dividend Options.  The move is expected to expand US investors' ability to manage exposure to European equity markets. Robbert Booij, CEO of Eurex Frankfurt AG, commented, “Removing access barriers and making…

The changes, effective immediately, reflect adjustments to ensure alignment with current market conditions and apply to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600. The new guidelines raise the minimum unadjusted market capitalisation thresholds. For the S&P 500, companies must now have a market cap of at least $20.5 billion, up from $18…

The platform is said to feature a modern and intuitive user experience, featuring multiple data delivery options such as cloud transfer for enhanced convenience. HKEX said that in its initial phase, the Data Marketplace will provide shareholding data from the Central Clearing and Settlement System (CCASS) for commercial use. In addition, it will offer historical…