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CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) operates the world's leading derivatives marketplace, providing essential tools for global risk management through futures contracts, options trading, and clearing services. This news hub offers institutional investors, financial analysts, and commercial hedgers centralized access to critical updates shaping derivatives markets.
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CME Group has announced the launch of two new reference rates for bitcoin and ether on February 28, 2022: the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate New York (BRRNY) and the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate New York (ETHUSD_NY). These rates will be published daily at 4 p.m. New York time and are designed to meet the growing needs of digital asset market participants, particularly institutional clients. The new rates will complement existing ones published at 4 p.m. London time and will aid in more accurate risk assessment for cryptocurrency investments.
CME Group reported record trading volumes for SOFR futures and options on February 10, 2022. SOFR futures surpassed 2 million contracts, reaching 2,069,531 contracts in a single day, while open interest peaked at 3,236,499 contracts. SOFR options also set a record with 130,200 contracts traded. Month-to-date average daily volume for SOFR futures in February reached 946,794 contracts, up from January's record of 731,126 contracts. This surge indicates increasing reliance on SOFR-based products for risk management.
CME Group announced a record 291,840 Soybean options contracts traded on February 10, 2022, surpassing the previous record of 284,838 set in May 2016. Additionally, 601,447 agricultural futures and options contracts were traded across EMEA on the same day, marking it as a top-ten volume day for Soybean futures with 537,893 contracts. Tim Andriesen, Managing Director of Agricultural Products, noted that this surge reflects the role CME markets play amid global agricultural volatility.
CME Group reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2021, with Q4 revenue at $1.1 billion and net income of $625 million, translating to $1.71 diluted earnings per share (EPS). Full-year results highlighted revenue of $4.7 billion and a record net income of $2.6 billion with diluted EPS of $7.29. The company noted a 10-year partnership with Google Cloud and record trading volumes, especially in January 2022, reaching an average daily volume of 24.6 million contracts.
CME Group announced its board of directors' candidates for election at the annual meeting on May 4, 2022. The board recommends electing 15 individuals, including Terrence A. Duffy (Chairman & CEO) and Timothy S. Bitsberger (former managing director at TCW Group). Additionally, the Nominating and Governance Committee proposes another 6 candidates for Class B shareholders. The CME Group enables trading in futures, options, and other markets, providing risk management solutions to clients globally.
CME Group declared a first-quarter dividend of $1.00 per share, marking an 11% increase from the previous $0.90. The dividend is scheduled for payment on March 25, 2022, to shareholders on record as of March 10, 2022. This decision reflects the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders while maintaining robust financial health. As the leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group continues to empower market participants worldwide to manage risk and seize opportunities across various asset classes.
EBS, a provider of electronic trading platforms, announced that its eFix Matching Service achieved a record daily notional volume of $25.3 billion on January 31, 2022, surpassing the previous record of $19.7 billion set in November 2020. This represents a 20% increase in trading volume over the last two years. The service allows banks to manage client fixing risk ahead of major FX benchmarks, highlighting its increasing adoption amid market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty.
CME Group reported significant growth in January 2022, with an average daily volume (ADV) of 24.6 million contracts, marking a 28% increase year-over-year. Key highlights include:
- Interest Rate ADV: 10.8 million contracts (+33%)
- Equity Index ADV: 8.7 million contracts (+56%)
- Options ADV: 4.6 million contracts (+39%)
- Energy ADV: 2.4 million contracts (+7%)
International trading also grew by 27%, indicating robust global interest.
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