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Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. reports developments across financial market technology, exchange operations, clearing, data services and U.S. mortgage technology. The company operates futures, equity and options exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, clearing houses, energy and environmental markets, fixed income data and execution capabilities, and ICE Mortgage Technology workflows for housing finance.
Recurring news covers quarterly operating results, trading volume and open interest statistics, dividends and share repurchases, mortgage performance and home-price reports, index and market-data products, and data collaborations such as sustainable bond classification. Company updates also reflect how ICE packages market data, analytics and workflow tools for capital markets, fixed income, housing finance and exchange-listed markets.
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) reported record Total Futures Open Interest exceeding 47 million contracts as of May 17, 2021. Key highlights include TTF natural gas futures achieving an all-time open interest of 1.93 million contracts, reflecting a 20% year-over-year increase. Average daily volume for TTF has risen over 40% annually since 2016. Additionally, Murban Crude Oil Futures reached an open interest of 52,148 contracts. Notable increases in open interest were also seen in JKM LNG, Environmental futures, Sugar, Coffee, Cotton, and Interest Rate futures, with growth rates up to 31% y/y.
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) held its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 14, with all twelve director nominees elected for a one-year term. The stockholders approved the advisory executive compensation vote and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent public accounting firm for 2021. Additionally, a proposal for a simple majority voting standard was also approved by a majority of stockholders. Broadridge Financial Solutions served as the Inspector of Elections for the meeting.
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) announced the launch of GBP SONIA Spread-Adjusted ICE Swap Rate® ‘Beta’ settings through ICE Benchmark Administration. These settings are designed for an initial testing phase to aid the market's transition from GBP LIBOR to GBP SONIA for non-linear derivatives and structured products. The new rates will be published daily for tenors of 1 to 30 years, aligning with the recommendations from the Working Group on Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates. Stakeholders can access these rates for evaluation purposes only during the testing phase.
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Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) has announced a consultation regarding the cessation of the GBP LIBOR ICE Swap Rate settings. Following the FCA's 2021 announcement on LIBOR's future, IBA suggests it will not have the necessary data for GBP LIBOR settings after December 31, 2021. The consultation, open until June 4, 2021, will determine the future of these settings, which are currently based on SONIA. IBA also hints at a future consultation regarding the USD LIBOR ICE Swap Rate.
ICE Mortgage Technology reported a surge in millennial home purchase activity in March 2021, with purchases constituting 51% of all loans closed, up from 46% in February. Despite a rise in interest rates, which averaged 2.98%, millennials continued to engage in the housing market. The average time to close loans dropped to 48 days, a decrease from previous months. However, the average FICO score for millennial borrowers fell to 739, indicating potential challenges in creditworthiness. The tightening inventory in the housing market may lead to increased competition among millennials as the summer buying season approaches.
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) reported strong trading metrics for April 2021. Key highlights include a 7% year-over-year increase in total open interest, a significant rise in Oil open interest by 11% compared to 4Q20, and a remarkable 68% year-over-year increase in U.S. Equity Options average daily volume. Other substantial gains were noted in TTF gas with a 24% y/y increase and Total Interest Rate open interest up 33% y/y. These statistics are indicative of a robust performance in various asset classes, enhancing operational efficiencies across trading platforms.
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) announced updated guidance on eligibility criteria for participating in the upcoming UK emissions auctions scheduled for May 19. The UK Government’s BEIS published these updates as part of launching the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. Auction participants must register with ICE. Additionally, ICE will introduce UK Allowance (UKA) Futures contracts on the same day as the auction and UKA Daily Futures shortly after, pending regulatory approval. ICE emphasizes the importance of the UK ETS in supporting the UK's climate goals.
Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) has declared a $0.33 per share dividend for Q2 2021, representing a 10% increase from the $0.30 dividend in Q2 2020. This cash dividend is payable on June 30, 2021 to stockholders of record as of June 16, 2021. The ex-dividend date is set for June 15, 2021, demonstrating ICE's commitment to returning value to its shareholders.