The development comes as the exchange has witnessed elevated trading across its Equity Index Dividend suite.

CME Group said it has plans to expand its Equity Index Dividend suite on 11 May, with the addition of mid-curve options on S&P 500 Annual Dividend Index futures, alongside Nasdaq 100 and Russell 2000 Quarterly Index futures, pending regulatory review. The Chicago-based derivatives exchange has been constantly improving its offerings These products will be the latest addition to CME Group’s highly liquid Equity Index Dividend suite, which includes options on S&P 500 Annual Divid