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Finalized rules, new contracts, and margin changes from exchanges and regulators: the first column options traders should read.
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The Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) has adjusted the invoice types for live hog futures delivery to enhance the representativeness of futures prices. This adjustment was announced by the domestic futures exchange, and the rule changes will affect invoice requirements in the live hog futures delivery process.
Read originalThe Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) has approved Jiangsu Binxin Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd. to adjust the pickup locations for its rebar futures delivery warehouse. This approval is for the adjustment of pickup locations for the company's rebar futures delivery warehouse; the specific adjusted pickup locations and effective date have not been disclosed.
Read originalThe latest trading margin ratios for all varieties in the domestic futures market will be implemented starting from the October 20 settlement. This adjustment covers all domestic futures varieties, and the specific ratios can be queried via 10jqka.
Read originalCboe Options Exchange has announced extended trading hours for select stock and ETF options. This adjustment applies to designated stock and ETF options, and the specific extended schedule was not disclosed in this announcement.
Read originalNYSE is following Cboe in expanding to 24/7 options trading. The publicly disclosed information currently covers only the two exchanges’ moves toward this trading schedule; specific launch dates, contract scope, and supporting rule details have not yet been announced.
Read originalCboe has launched extended trading hours for select single-stock and ETF options, as reported by TradingView.
Read originalNYSE American Options announced the addition of early and late trading sessions. The news was published by Securities.io, and specific trading session schedules, effective dates, and applicable contract ranges have not yet been disclosed.
Read originalThe U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an interim final rule to further clarify the 'swap' definition, excluding casino-style gambling products offered under state or tribal law from swap regulatory scope. This rule does not involve matters related to security-based swaps under SEC jurisdiction, and the CFTC has sought the opinion of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on this rule.
Read originalKraken Pro has launched the Unified Wallet feature for clients in the European Economic Area (EEA), which combines spot, margin, Earn, and futures account balances into a unified collateral pool that can be used directly for futures trading without manual fund transfers.
Read originalMoomoo issued an alert that extended trading hours for stock options are launching soon, reminding users to prepare before market open.
Read originalExtended trading hours for popular US stock options will officially launch next week, with TSMC and Alibaba included in the underlying assets this time. The news was published by BigGo Finance, and specific details on time adjustments and applicable exchanges have not yet been disclosed.
Read originalMIAX announced that Bloomberg stock index futures are now available for trading on the NinjaTrader TradingView platform. The futures product has been integrated into the NinjaTrader TradingView trading terminal, allowing users to conduct related trading operations through the platform.
Read originalThe SEC has approved Cboe to launch KPI options linked to Robinhood. Information on these options was published by TradingView.
Read originalSEC Approves Cboe's Listing of Binary KPI Options. The announcement was published by Yahoo Finance; detailed information such as the specific exercise rules, underlying assets, and listing date for these binary option contracts has not yet been disclosed.
Read originalThe SEC has approved Cboe to list binary KPI options. This news was published by moomoo, and the specific contract specifications, listing date, and relevant trading rule details for these binary KPI options have not been disclosed yet.
Read originalDeribit will reduce taker fees for perpetual contracts and futures for VIP4 to VIP7 tier traders on October 19, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with reductions ranging from 0.10 to 0.30 basis points across tiers. The new fees will take effect automatically with no additional action required from traders, and can be viewed in Deribit accounts. The complete fee schedule, VIP eligibility requirements, and applicable conditions can be found on the fees page in the Deribit knowledge base.
Read originalSHFE and INE have issued a notice to adjust the price limits, trading margin ratios, and trading limits for fuel oil, crude oil, and other related futures contracts. The specific values of this adjustment, applicable contract scope, and effective time have not been specified in the publicly disclosed content.
Read originalFINRA has adopted amendments to Rule 1210.06, shortening the waiting period for qualification exam retakes, effective January 19, 2027. The retake waiting period after the first and second failed attempts is reduced from 30 calendar days to 15 calendar days, and the retake waiting period for the third and subsequent failed attempts within two years is reduced from 180 calendar days to 60 calendar days. The amendments apply only to FINRA qualification exams; waiting periods for exams administered on behalf of other self-regulatory organizations or the North American Securities Administrators Association may differ.
Read originalHKEX and S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) have partnered to launch the S&P 500 and HKEX Tech 100 Index, which was officially released on September 30, 2026. Approximately 60% of the index's weight is allocated to the HKEX Tech 100 Index and 40% to the S&P 500 Index, with quarterly rebalancing, aiming to measure the performance of leading US listed companies and large Hong Kong-listed technology companies. The index is designed to support the inclusion of ETFs tracking it in the Southbound Stock Connect, enabling investors to achieve cross-market allocation through a single benchmark. Further details are available on the index information page of HKEX's official website.
Read originalHKEX announced that it will launch 12 single-stock options on November 9, 2026, with the new contracts offering both weekly and monthly expiration options starting from the first trading day.
Key Takeaways:The announcement lists the underlying assets, contract multipliers, and expiration arrangements for the 12 newly added stock options, allowing options traders to match their own trading and risk management needs accordingly.
