The SEC approval shows blockchain technology and traditional capital markets continue to converge.
Options‑based ETFs, including covered‑call and FLEX options strategies, have had significant growth.
The model improves capital efficiency while maintaining robust risk management standards.
The proposal updates the swaps required to be submitted to a derivatives clearing organization.
U.S. Treasury futures cleared at CME can now be cross-margined with cash Treasuries cleared at FICC.
This is ahead of the S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures launch on 28 April 2026.
Staff continue to assess issues related to failed trades and clearing agency outages.
Increased volatility highlights the need to provide resilient infrastructure that can process more volume.
Clients will be able to offset eligible positions across both clearinghouses & free up capital.
