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Japan Exchange to launch electricity, FX futures

Japan Exchange's Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) plans to launch more electricity futures on Monday while JPX's Osaka Exchange (OSE) expects to offer its first foreign exchange derivatives next year, opening up competition with Tokyo Financial Exchange.

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HKEX sets July for Hang Seng position limit changes

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will this summer expand position limits for the Asian group's flagship equity index futures and options, after a consultation on the move by the national regulator.

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Clear Street hires duo for crypto expansion

Clear Street is targeting institutional crypto firms with the latest in a string of launches, widening its investment banking arm to support the asset class and hiring two executives.

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Featured Reports

Featured Reports provide an in-depth view on key industry events and market trends

e-Book: Unlocking the Power of Data in a Digital Trading World

The e-book highlights how FOW’s new data services drive precision, speed, and insight for modern market participants.

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Reference Data: The Essential Guide

As financial markets, assets, products, and participants expand, reference data becomes increasingly vital to market operations and decision-making.

Read time: 15 min

FOW Spotlight

Regular Spotlights will highlight a specific and topical industry theme with timely and curated content including articles, blogs, webinars etc.

Johnson latest to depart CFTC, leaving Commission with gaps to fill

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will be left with four replacements to find, after the last remaining commissioner announced her departure “later this year”.

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ANALYSIS: ICE, CME to launch testing ahead of Treasury clearing launches in 2025

The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and CME Group are preparing their new Treasury clearing services ahead of the US mandate.

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ANALYSIS: Traders brace for fresh bout of volatility as US policy effects linger

Senior traders have said that persistent uncertainty will likely prolong volatile market conditions, while the impact of April’s US tariff event have largely been absorbed.

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