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New Chicago exchange launches swaps futures

01 September 2010

Five US trading firms have created a new exchange in Chicago, offering interest rate swap futures.

Read more: Eris Exchange interest rate swap futures Chicago US Trading Getco Infinium Capital Management Nico Holdings Chicago Trading

Eris Exchange went live on July 26 and is the brainchild of DRW Trading, Getco, Infinium Capital Management, Nico Holdings and Chicago Trading Co, all of which will use the new exchange.

Eris offers futures on interest rate swaps, cleared through CME Group’s clearing house.


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