Euronext Targets European Retail Derivatives Market with Fixed Income Push
Euronext is making a strategic pivot toward retail investors in its expansion into fixed income derivatives. The pan-European exchange operator will launch mini futures on government bonds in September 2025, specifically designed for smaller traders. Seven retail brokers—including an Italian firm—and private banks have already committed to the initiative.
The MOVE comes with an educational program across five European countries, signaling a long-term play for retail market share. "Mini fixed income futures will allow us to build liquidity," said Charlotte Alliot, Euronext’s head of financial derivatives. The cash-settled contracts aim to democratize access to sophisticated instruments traditionally dominated by institutional players.