BATS Exchange received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to operate a U.S. equity options platform (expects to launch Feb. 26). www.batsoptions.com
International Securities Exchange (ISE) has made a strategic investment in Hanweck Associates, a financial services provider for institutional investors. ISE also launched currency options on the Brazilian real. www.ise.com/fx
FXOptions.com, an online trader community dedicated to FX options, has launched. www.fxoptions.com