Eurex

🌟Meet Elizabeth Regan – one of our #ArchitectsOfTrustedMarkets!   Elizabeth's journey with #Eurex started back in 1997, working on the introduction of electronic trading for the cash market – Xetra Trading.  🌍Since then, her journey at Eurex has spanned continents. From client relations and training in Chicago to impactful projects in London, Singapore, India, and Korea. Her remarkable milestones along the way include not only the launch of Xetra, but also securing Eurex Clearing's EMIR authorization and the development of the ESG Clearing Compass. 26 years, multiple continents, countless projects – what's the major thing Elizabeth has learned during her time at Eurex? 👉 Swipe to discover!

Eurex saw a 21 percent increase in total trading volume, reaching 248.2 million contracts in March 2025.  👉 Equity derivatives: up 40 percent to 39.5 million contracts  👉 Interest rate derivatives: plus 24 percent to 117.6 million contracts  👉 Notional outstanding OTC Clearing: plus 14 percent compared to March 2024 Eurex Repo, Eurex’s leading electronic market for secured funding and financing, recorded a 24 percent decrease in daily volumes down to EUR 319.8 billion in March, due to adverse market conditions and a downturn in demand. The overall average daily term-adjusted repo volume in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024 showed a decrease of 11 percent, amounting to EUR 326.2 billion with GC Pooling, however, increasing by 12 percent. All detailed statistics and figures can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eizYjfcE

🗓️Mark your calendars! The Derivatives Forum Amsterdam returns on 3 July 2025!  Co-hosted with ABN AMRO Clearing Bank, this in-person event offers unparalleled networking opportunities with your peers.  Join us in Amsterdam, the epicenter of European prop trading!  👀Keep an eye out for upcoming announcements regarding registration, sponsors, and supporting associations.  

🪂 VolCheck: VSTOXX® market update – Q1 2025   Q1 of 2025 has come to a close, and in our first edition of VolCheck, we’re diving into key developments and highlights of the first quarter in volatility. Get insights from our US volatility expert, Matthew Koren, on the major developments so far.    🌍 Effective hedging for European volatility: ongoing uncertainties around US trade policies and tariffs are driving global volatility, with notable impacts on European markets. The VIX-VSTOXX® spread fluctuated drastically from -4 to +2 vol points in February and March. As global trade policy remains a key driver, VSTOXX© continues to offer a precise hedge for regional instability. 💦 Continued liquidity enhancements fuel growth: Eurex’s continuous market structure improvements have further deepened liquidity, fueling significant growth. VSTOXX® Options volumes have surged 51percent YoY, with heightened order book activity and sustained, robust liquidity – particularly during volatile market conditions. 📈 Asia trading session hits new highs: futures volumes saw a remarkable 159 percent YoY increase in 2024, with momentum carrying over into Q1 2025. The Sunday 19:10 EST futures open has become a key time for managing risk ahead of the European market open. 💡 Retail and smaller players jump in: retail-focused brokers report 100 percent+ YoY growth in VSTOXX® options. With CFTC approval, US participants have greater access, and improved screen liquidity has driven increased trading in lower delta call options.    VSTOXX® continues to provide a liquid and proven solution for managing European market risk. Volatility is opportunity – stay ahead with VSTOXX®!    Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ceFbut STOXX

Record-breaking March: Eurex Credit Index Futures are the rising stars in the derivatives universe! March 2025 marked the best performance since the launch of the Eurex Credit Index Futures suite, achieving record trading volumes and showcasing robust market performance. Here are some star facts: 🌟220,000 traded contracts in total  🌟EUR 17.6 billion total notional volume  🌟Notional open interest exceeds EUR 2.1 billion across all Credit Index Futures contracts Not yet convinced? We have more highlights: March was a fantastic month for trading across our Credit Index Futures suite. We are proud to report that trading volumes reached EUR 8.3 billion in Euro Investment Grade, EUR 3 billion in Euro High Yield, EUR 773 million in USD Emerging Markets, EUR 314 million in GBP Corporate Index, EUR 2.9 billion in USD Investment Grade, and EUR 2.3 billion in USD High Yield Index Futures. Our USD Credit Index Futures, launched in September 2024, have already seen EUR 11.9 billion in notional traded, attracting a steady stream of new clients and liquidity providers. During the March 2025 roll, all the open interest in Credit Index Futures moved to the June 2025 expiry, with more than 50 buy-side clients rolling their positions. Finally, block trading in Credit Index Futures represented approximately 50 percent of all the volume. Thank you to our clients for their continued support and partnership. Let's continue to drive innovation and success in the credit markets!  

Expand your Swiss investment universe with Eurex CHF-denominated Equity Total Return Futures! On 31 March 2025 Eurex expanded its Total Return Futures offering with 30 new Swiss franc (CHF) denominated Equity Total Return Futures (ETRFs), building on the success of the 2023 UK ETRF launch. As part of our Total Return Futures (TRF) portfolio and built on the product structure of Index TRFs, the new ETRFs are the basic building blocks for customized Basket Trades of Equity Total Return Futures (BTRFs). The basked structure allows to combine one or multiple ETRFs, offering more flexibility for tailored investment. Prepare your baskets for this latest expansion and find out more here:  https://lnkd.in/dVUp8bp

🧭Eurex sets course for future growth    Eurex today announces key organizational #changes and leadership appointments for a more unified and client-centric approach. Global product and sales teams will be combined across all asset classes. By integrating activities across asset classes, Eurex targets to further improve client experience and holistically support future growth opportunities.    We are excited to share the following appointments:    🔹Matthias Graulich will lead the newly formed Global Products & Markets team, spearheading business and market development across our diverse range of asset classes for trading and clearing.  🔹Jens Quiram will head the new Global Sales & Marketing department, leading a unified team to deliver a more integrated and effective client experience. The teams will operate across three regional hubs in the U.S., Asia and Europe.  🔹Melanie Dannheimer joins the Eurex Frankfurt AG Executive Board as Chief Control Officer, bringing extensive experience and expertise to this crucial role.  🔹Robbert Booij steps into the position of Head of Financial Derivatives at Deutsche Börse and will assume overall responsibility for derivatives trading and clearing. He will remain CEO of Eurex.  🔹Dr. Randolf Roth has decided not to extend his contract as member of Eurex Frankfurt Executive Board and Eurex Deutschland Management Board. However, he will continue to serve as a strategic adviser to Eurex.     Let’s unlock joint growth opportunities together!     🔗Read our press release here to find out more https://bit.ly/3FP9hZq

🐬10 million contracts traded in EURO #STOXX 50® Daily Options!   We are excited to share that volume in OEXP End-of-Day Options has exceeded the 10-million contract mark. Recent developments include: 📈 An average daily volume (ADV) of more than 38,000 contracts in Q1 2025 📈 A liquid order book with a share of 85.9 percent 📈 A daily record of 114,592 contracts trading was set on 28 February 2025 Additionally, on 1 September 2024, we introduced a temporary transaction fee reduction of nearly 50 percent for buy-side accounts (A-accounts) in EURO STOXX 50® Daily Options. This reduction remains in effect until 31 August 2025. Discover more about Daily Options here: https://lnkd.in/dXrN3764

Unlock unparalleled margin efficiencies with Credit Index Futures    As of February 2025, Eurex Credit Index Futures fall in the same margin group as Eurex Rates Futures (e.g., Bund, Bobl, Schatz). This opens the door to substantial capital efficiencies.    Why this matters:    ✨Achieve up to 70 percent initial margin offsets when holding offsetting positions in Credit Futures and Euro-Bobl Futures  ✨Seamlessly replicate a credit risk only exposure using Eurex Credit Index Futures  ✨Enjoy significant cost savings while optimizing your capital requirements    💡Are you ready to explore how this can benefit your portfolio?    Swipe to see the savings in action and discover more about our Global Credit Index Futures suite 👉 https://lnkd.in/eqKKpK9z

€STR Futures: over 440,000 contracts in open interest €STR Futures continue their robust growth path, with open interest reaching an impressive 446,000 in March 2025. With a 48 percent YTD market share, €STR Futures strengthen their position as the trusted choice among market participants.   Discover how these developments can enhance your trading strategies using €STR Futures at Eurex!