European derivatives exchange Eurex will improve the market access landscape with the launch of the new ‘Sponsored Access’ model, which will start operating on 10 November 2025.
This new access route furthers Eurex’s strategy to lower barriers to entry for a wider range of market firms and other firms that do not have a full stock exchange membership, providing an improved and efficient route to trade directly on Eurex using their own systems.
The new model complements Eurex’s existing range of customer access options, expanding its market ecosystem. Classified as direct electronic access (DEA) under the MiFID II framework, the model allows an existing Eurex trading member to act as a sponsor.
This sponsor gives its clients direct access to Eurex’s high-speed T7 platform and full connectivity suite, enabling them to develop latency-sensitive electronic trading strategies without the need for a full exchange subscription.
For sponsoring members, this creates an opportunity to extend their services to their clients by leveraging Eurex’s comprehensive end-to-end risk controls to manage their clients’ business. The registration process for this new service is fully electronic, ensuring an improved boarding experience.
Robbert Booij, CEO of Eurex, commented:
“A key priority is to make our markets more accessible to a wider range of trading firms. This model provides premier access to firms with latency-sensitive strategies, all within a robust trade-controlled risk framework managed by their sponsor members. It is an important step in enhancing our portfolio of services and growing our distribution network.”