European derivatives exchange Eurex will enhance its market access landscape with the launch of its new “Sponsored Access” model, set to go live on 10 November 2025.
This new access route advances Eurex’s strategy to lower entry barriers for a broader range of buy-side firms and other firms not holding a full exchange membership, providing a streamlined and efficient path to trade directly on Eurex using their own systems.
The new model complements Eurex’s existing range of client access options, broadening 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 provides its clients with direct access to Eurex’s high-speed T7 platform and full connectivity suite, enabling them to deploy latency-sensitive electronic trading strategies without the need for a full exchange membership.
For sponsoring members, this creates an opportunity to expand their client services by leveraging Eurex’s comprehensive integrated risk controls to manage their clients’ activity. The registration process for this new service is fully electronic, ensuring a streamlined onboarding 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 top-tier access for firms with latency-sensitive strategies, all within a robust, exchange-controlled risk framework managed by their sponsoring members. It’s a significant step in enhancing our service portfolio and growing our distribution network.“
