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CME Listed FX Options: A Capital-efficient, Low-cost Solution
The launch of electronic trading in FX options at CME Group fueled strong growth with daily turnover in excess of 90,000 contracts by 2017 – the equivalent of over $10 billion notional – with 98% traded electronically. In the process, the product was transformed to better align to OTC market conventions and provide more flexibility for all participants. CME listed FX options provide transparency, low cost trade executions and capital-efficient risk management capabilities that are quickly becoming critical in today’s increasingly regulated markets. According to ISDA, the final two phases of Uncleared Margin ... (full story)