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What do you feel were the key drivers that made this past year so successful and ultimately resulted in receiving this award? Last year was truly transformational for Euronext’ s derivatives business, driven primarily by strategic diversification, innovation, and execution. A key driver was our successful entry into fixed income derivatives in September, marking a major expansion beyond our traditional equity derivatives franchise. We launched mini futures on European government bonds, including 10-year OATs, BTPs, Bunds, and Bonos, with a ¤ 25,000 cash-settled contract size, including the first-ever 30- year BTP futures contract in the market.
This launch was part of Euronext’ s broader strategic plan and demonstrated our ability to enter a new asset class, innovate, and generate volumes from day one. The strong uptake by retail brokers and market makers, combined with daily trading since launch, validated both the product design and our market credibility.
In parallel, we continued to innovate within our core equity derivatives business through initiatives such as mini options, and we invested heavily in retail education across Europe. Together, these elements, spanning diversification, innovation, strong client engagement, and execution, were the key drivers behind the success of the year and the recognition we received.
Could you highlight the standout accomplishments and significant milestones achieved over the past year? One of the most significant
Euronext reflects on a successful year:
Innovation across the derivatives landscape
Euronext picked up the award for Outstanding European Derivatives Venue at The TRADE’ s Leaders in Trading Awards in November 2025, recognising its significant innovation and success in the category over the past year. Charlotte Alliot, head of financial derivatives, EQD and FI, highlights the key developments over the year that led to the win.
milestones was the successful launch of fixed income derivatives, with five government bond contracts trading daily and reaching nearly 15,000 contracts traded within a short period. Entering a completely new asset class and achieving immediate market traction was a major achievement for Euronext.
Another standout accomplishment was the launch of mini options on high-nominal equities such as LVMH, ASML, and Total. These products addressed a clear market need
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