Global Derivatives Market Insights and Analysis

The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned that Europe’s dependence on imported fossil fuels and fragmented energy infrastructure risk amplifying volatility across regional gas and power markets, increasing pressure on benchmark pricing and derivatives hedging activity.

The regulators have set out their approach in key areas where firms want greater clarity, including prudential treatment, tokenised collateral and settlement instruments.

The Miami International Holdings-owned futures venue on Monday listed a small-sized B100 future, in a relatively light week of issuance.

Senior leaders of the house committee on agriculture have urged US President Donald Trump to name a full slate of commissioners for the financial regulator, as the agency prepares to progress the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025.

The US regulated power derivatives market has filed a self-certification for a Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) and California Independent System Operator (CAISO) liquidity provider program, as it looks to build liquidity on the new trading venue.

The foreign exchange arm of the Asian group has partnered with Chainlink to make its over-the-counter (OTC) foreign exchange data on-chain, marking the exchange’s latest efforts to boost institutional liquidity for its foreign exchange segment.

The Gulf Mercantile Exchange (GME) reported its strongest trading week in two decades during the week beginning 11 May, as volumes in its Oman crude oil futures contract surged amid heightened volatility across global energy markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Chinese derivatives lawyers said that the new measures mark an important step for the country's derivatives market to align with global standards. 

The US futures and swaps watchdog has authorised Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Direct Clear as a derivatives clearing organisation (DCO), permitting the corporation to clear fully collateralised futures, options and swaps.