Exchanges:
CME Group launched European style options on the European gasoil bullet swaps futures contract, average price options on the European gasoil calendar swaps futures contract and 26 new monthly PJM electricity futures contracts on ClearPort. CME Group customers now have access to the confirmation services of ConfirmHub. CME Group also launched a Russian Export Blend Crude Oil futures contract on CME Globex and a Central Appalachian coal options contract on ClearPort and the New York energy trading floor, as well as options on feeder cattle futures. www.cmegroup.com
NYSE Euronext launched Real-time Reference Prices, a new market data product. www.nyx.com
The International Securities Exchange and NYSE Euronext entered into an agreement to license the right to list ISE FX Options products on the NYSE Arca Options platform. www.nyx.com
ETFs:
Invesco PowerShares Capital Management now lists a U.S. real estate fund on NYSE Arca. www.invescopowershares.com
Rydex Investments launched shares of CurrencyShares Russian Ruble Trust for trading on NYSE Arca. www.rydexfunds.com
The FTSE CNBC Global 300 Index was selected as the basis for the new NETS FTSE CNBC Global 300 ETF. www.ftse.com
Options:
The Warsaw Stock Exchange and The Options Industry Council entered into a licensing agreement and are working on the development of an educational program aimed at Polish investors. www.optionseducation.org
Single stock futures:
SunGard enhanced its credit monitoring tool for single stock futures. www.sungard.com
Trading platforms:
SuperDerivatives' SD-CM platform now offers an independent pricing tool for mark to market valuations of options on forward electricity prices. www.superderivatives.com
Forex:
Bloomberg Tradebook Services LLC launched Bloomberg Tradebook FX, an electronic foreign exchange trading platform. www.bloombergtradebook.com
Other:
OptionMonster introduced Trade Monster, a next-generation online brokerage for self-directed investors. www.optionmonster.com, www.trademonster.com
ICAP historical tick data is now available through Thomson Reuters. www.icap.com, www.thomsonreuters.com
Direct Edge released two new order types, ROUD and ROUE, for its Enhanced Liquidity Provider Program. www.directedge.com
Drummond Geometry launched a new online version of their market analysis trading program. www.drummondgeometry.com
TradingScreen launched TradeExchange, a network of exchange links for low-latency direct connectivity for equities and listed derivatives. www.tradingscreen.com
29West, Inc. announced that its Ultra Messaging Cache product is available for early access. www.29west.com