BGC Group Unveils First Fully Electronic U.S. Dollar Swaps Platform
BGC Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BGC) has launched Opti Match, the company’s first fully electronic trading platform for U.S. dollar swaps. Offered through BGC Derivatives Markets, L.P., Opti Match is designed to deliver enhanced transparency, liquidity, and streamlined execution for institutional investors. Access is available directly to SEF participants or via BGC and GFI brokers.
The new platform will initially support a broad range of U.S. dollar swaps products, including SOFR flies and spreads, SOFR Feds basis term and FOMC, FOMC rates SOFR & OIS, and CME/LCH outrights and switches.
“The launch of Opti Match underscores our continued investment in technology and our commitment to delivering best-in-class answers for our clients,” said Charles Veneziano, Head of Rates at BGC Group. “As a full-service provider, we are focused on giving our clients flexibility to trade fully electronic, hybrid, or via voice – ensuring seamless connectivity and efficiency across every execution style.”
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Leadership And Strategy
Briana Grazioso, Director of eSales at BGC Group, will head the Opti Match business, overviewing strategy, product development, and client adoption. Supporting the platform’s growth, Bradley Barclay joins from TP ICAP, bringing more than a decade of experience in the U.S. interest rate swaps market. He will focus on expanding Opti Match’s footprint and report to Veneziano.
The addition of Barclay strengthens BGC’s interdealer broking expertise, reinforcing its commitment to growing electronic and hybrid trading.
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Expanding BGC’s Global Marketplace
The launch of Opti Match comes as BGC continues to expand its role as a global marketplace and financial technology provider . Its offerings now span fixed income, FX, energy, commodities, equities, and U.S. Treasuries, alongside its quick-growing and spot FX platform.
By integrating Opti Match into this ecosystem, BGC strengthens its multi-asset capabilities and provides clients with a full suite of , price discovery, and liquidity access in both traditional and digital formats.
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