Clear Markets
Clear Markets is a leading innovator in electronic marketplaces and trading technologies, with offices in Tokyo, London, New York, and Charlotte, North Carolina, offering multi-asset trading and extensive global reach.
Services
Clear Markets offers a range of services designed for electronic trading in the financial markets. These services include various trading protocols such as Quote (RFQ), Central Limit Order Book (CLOB), click-to-trade, limit/resting orders, and roll trading. The company supports multi-asset trading involving interest rate swaps and interest rate futures. Clear Markets provides fully transparent pricing with executable bids and offers, and clients face no capital investment or infrastructure fees.
Global Presence
Clear Markets has established a global presence with offices in major financial centers such as Tokyo, London, New York, and Charlotte, North Carolina. The company serves and supports participants across Asia, Europe, and North America. Clear Markets demonstrates its international reach by offering a bilingual trading interface in Japanese and English, and operates a Swap Execution Facility regulated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Trading Technologies
Clear Markets is known for its innovative trading technologies and electronic marketplaces. The company offers a flexible infrastructure that adapts to evolving participant needs and regulatory environments. Additionally, it provides intelligent safeguards, including risk thresholds and other protections. Clear Markets connects both internal systems and third-party systems to enhance its trading platform.
Regulatory Compliance
Clear Markets complies with regulatory standards in multiple regions. It meets U.S. SEF governance standards for independent ownership, and adheres to regulations from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA), and the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Clear Markets Europe Limited is regulated by the FCA and passported to operate in 31 European countries. The company also offers electronic trading services in Japan through Clear Markets Japan KK, an approved Electronic Trading Platform (ETP) Operator by the FSA, and distributes its ETP via the Nikkei Group’s QUICK system.
Innovative Market Firsts
Clear Markets has pioneered significant advancements in the trading sector. Notably, the company executed the industry's first uncleared cryptocurrency options trades using a unique bankruptcy-remote, multi-custodian collateral network. This innovation showcases the company's commitment to pushing the boundaries of electronic trading technology.