Global derivatives trading across NYSE Euronext Liffe's exchanges averaged 6.3m contracts a day in August, up 8% on last year.
Chief driver of the boosted figures was the group's growing share of the US options market, through its NYSE Arca and Amex platforms (formerly the Archipelago and American exchanges). Options trading jumped 30.3% year on year by average daily volume to 3m contracts.
Year-to-date, the group’s US equity options ADV...