Derivs - Equity

The Chicago Board Options Exchange plans to launch options on the FTSE 100 and FTSE China 50 indices before the end of the year.

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has proposed rules to increase oversight and risk controls for high speed electronic trading — particularly the use of algorithms — in a bid to limit disruptions in the futures market.

Argentina has been a pariah among international creditors for years, but its new, pro-business president may reopen the door to foreign investors — the question for derivatives players is how they can take part.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has launched Data as a Service (DaaS), a solution that the company claims will transform the way data is accessed and presented from its clearing, settlement, servicing and trade reporting platforms.

The Chicago Board Options Exchange has created five options-based strategy performance benchmark indices that aim to help investors improve risk management and returns.

Intercontinental Exchange launched a Singaporean trading and clearing platform with ICE Futures Singapore and ICE Clear Singapore on Tuesday.

Most futures traders in the US believe that the Federal Reserve will raise rates next month, but derivatives markets show few aftershocks priced in.

The Financial Stability Board has reported progress in implementing over-the-counter derivatives market reforms, but has also highlighted where it believes further work is needed and is seeking further market feedback.

Law firm Morrison & Foerster has hired an equity derivatives specialist as a partner at its London office.

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association has published a new version of its protocol addressing withholding tax on equity derivatives, in response to US tax law changes.

A poor third quarter for Commerzbank’s investment banking division and the announced retirement of its chief executive has done little to spoil the bank’s overall sense of momentum, as it posted better profits than had been widely expected and revealed it would pay its first dividend in eight years.

The US Federal Reserve this week appeared to move closer to raising its key policy rate in December but the shift in tone drew little reaction from options and futures markets.