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Marex North America Expands Futures Clearing To CME Group & ICE US

Date 18/01/2011

Marex, the international specialist derivatives and FX brokerage firm, today announces that it has joined both the CME Group of exchanges and ICE US as a full clearing member. This move further expands Marex’s business into North America, providing new and existing customers with execution and clearing services in US markets.

Commenting on today’s announcement, Hunter Baldwin, MD of Marex North America, said:

“We have joined the CME Group and ICE US in response to overwhelming customer demand. These new exchange memberships mean that we can further expand the number of markets on which we directly provide clearing services.

“The further development of Marex North America’s offer will allow us to meet the growing needs of clients who trade derivatives and are seeking a global clearing partner with proven operational, financial and risk management expertise. We can now provide clients with access to our extensive operations, technology, risk, finance and compliance capabilities, along with access to exchanges and clearing houses around the world.”