The two firms will continue their collaboration to offer global investors access to FTSE Russell-based futures and options.

CME Group and FTSE Russell have extended their  exclusive licensing agreement for 12 years, allowing the Chicago-based derivatives marketplace  to continue offering futures, options on futures and OTC cleared products based on FTSE Russell indexes through to 2037. 'This renewal highlights our shared commitment to transparent, reliable index-based solutions for global investors,' said  Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell.  'The strong growth in FTSE Russell linked trading refl