Category: Exchanges

June 20, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

ICE Launches Average Prime Offer Rates (APOR) Index

The index, which is updated weekly and available on the ICE Index Platform, is said to aim to complement the APOR figures currently published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The exchange explained that ICE APOR reflects the annual percentage rates based on average interest rates, points, fees and other terms offered on prime…

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June 19, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CME Announces Launch of Futures on Mexico's IPC Index

The S&P BMV IPC Index is Mexico's main equity index. It tracks the most liquid stocks listed on Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV).  CME says the new contracts will offer investors more efficient access to the Mexican equity market, tracking the performance of the S&P BMV IPC Index. The IPC Index is compiled by S&P…

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June 17, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euroclear Partners with Meritsoft and Taskize to Launch AI Service

Running on Microsoft Cloud, the firm explained that EasyFocus+ will deliver real-time data, predictive analytics, and exception resolution across Euroclear’s network of Central Securities Depositories (CSDs), which handle over 60% of EU settlements.  The initiative is said to be a key step in Euroclear’s strategy to foster a harmonised, pan-European settlement experience and advance the…

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Euronext
June 16, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext Clearing’s Collateral Management Capabilities to Be Strengthened Through Clearstream Partnership

The collaboration is expected to strengthen Euronext Clearing’s infrastructure. The companies said it will provide scalable and efficient clearing solutions for European and international market participants. Under the agreement, Clearstream will serve as a triparty agent (TPA) for Euronext Clearing, offering advanced collateral management capabilities.  The firm added that clients are set to benefit from…

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June 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Coinbase to Launch One Card on the American Express Network

Unveiled at Coinbase’s State of Crypto Conference, the card will be issued by First Electronic Bank and provided in partnership with fintech firm Cardless.  Coinbase added that it will be available exclusively to U.S.-based members of Coinbase One. The full launch is expected this autumn. Will Stredwick, senior vice president of Global Network Services at…

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June 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Coinbase Announces New Coinbase Business Platform

The crypto exchange stated that the platform provides a streamlined approach to managing crypto payments, assets, and financial workflows. Launching later this year, Coinbase Business said it aims to address longstanding inefficiencies in traditional finance by leveraging the speed and scalability of crypto.  Businesses will be able to send and receive payments instantly, automate payouts,…

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CME Group
June 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CME Group Sees Record Volume Across its Battery Metals Complex

The derivatives marketplace said 2,587 contracts were traded across its suite of battery metals futures and options, surpassing the previous record of 2,301 contracts set on 11 February.  Open interest also reached a new peak of 64,387 contracts. “These new records were driven by our benchmark Lithium Hydroxide and Cobalt Metal futures, which each reached…

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