Euronext: derivatives on European government bonds

(CercleFinance.com) - Euronext announced on Tuesday that it would be pursuing its strategy of expanding into the futures markets with the launch of an offering of derivatives on European government bonds.


These "mini" futures contracts - which will be traded on Euronext's Milan-based derivatives and options exchange - will enable retail investors, as well as asset managers, to hedge against potentially unfavorable trends in 10- and 30-year Italian BTPs, French OATs, German Bunds and Spanish Bonos.

The new platform is scheduled to go live in September 2025.

The group specifies that its offer will be based on its Optiq trading technology, its MTS electronic systems specialized in corporate bonds, and its MOT retail bond placement subsidiary.

In a press release, Euronext explains that the initiative is part of its 'Innovate for Growth 2027' strategic plan, which aims to design innovative products that meet market needs.

Euronext has now become the destination of choice for new derivatives products in Europe, thanks to the efficiency of our European clearing house, Euronext Clearing", said Anthony Attia, head of derivatives and post-trading activities at Euronext.

Euronext shares rose by 0.7% following these announcements, in a Paris market down 0.2%, bringing their gains over the last 12 months to over 45%.

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