ED&F Man Capital Markets, the global financial brokerage business, is pleased to announce that it has been approved as a full clearing member of ICE Clear US.
ICE Clear US, which was established in 1915, serves the agricultural, currency and equity index markets of ICE Futures US. It clears futures and options for global benchmark contracts including Sugar No 11, Cotton No 2, US Dollar Index, Russell Indexes, and more than 50 currency pairs.
Following its approval as a member of ICE Clear US, ED&F Man Capital Markets now offers clearing services to clients on more than 60 global futures exchanges. Additionally the Firm provides access to clearing and execution services in a range of OTC products including energy, fixed income, foreign exchange, equities and commodities.
ED&F Man Capital Markets is a division of privately owned ED&F Man, which was founded 230 years ago and today operates in around 60 countries.
Commenting, Chris Smith, Global CEO of ED&F Man Capital Markets, said:
“The US market is a key focus for ED&F Man Capital Markets, which we serve from our offices in New York and Chicago. It reflects our dedication to providing our customers with a comprehensive service and direct access, coupled with the highest levels of customer service.”