LSEG Partners with Brazil’s A5X to Launch Advanced Derivatives and Futures Platform by 2026

LSEG Partners with Brazil’s A5X to Launch Advanced Derivatives and Futures Platform by 2026

(IN BRIEF) LSEG has signed a strategic agreement to deliver its advanced trading and post-trading technology to A5X, Brazil’s upcoming derivatives and futures exchange. Tailored for Brazil’s regulatory and market requirements, the partnership includes integrated solutions for pre-trade risk, ultra-low latency trade matching, surveillance, clearing, and settlement. A5X, supported by global players like ABN AMRO Clearing and Optiver, aims for regulatory testing by late 2025 and commercial launch in 2026. This collaboration positions A5X to reshape Brazil’s capital markets by increasing liquidity, enabling innovation, and improving investor experience.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 10-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) has entered into a major strategic partnership with A5X, S.A. (A5X), a pioneering Brazilian exchange and clearing house set to redefine the country’s derivatives and futures market. As part of this agreement, LSEG will supply its comprehensive trading, clearing, and market surveillance technology, marking a significant milestone in the build-out of Brazil’s first fully integrated next-generation financial platform of its kind.

The collaboration follows an intensive joint design process aimed at tailoring LSEG’s technology to the needs of Brazilian market participants and regulators. LSEG’s advanced market infrastructure solutions will form the backbone of A5X’s operations, enabling a fast, resilient, and scalable platform that supports product innovation and operational efficiency.

The agreement includes the deployment of a full suite of LSEG systems, covering ultra-low latency trade matching, real-time surveillance, pre-trade risk management, and market data distribution. It also provides an end-to-end post-trade infrastructure, encompassing clearing, settlement, and risk management capabilities. The system has been designed for rapid adaptability, supporting smooth upgrades and integration into A5X’s modern ecosystem.

Ron Lefferts, LSEG’s Group Head of Sales & Account Management, emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting market innovation in Brazil:
“As Brazil’s economy continues to expand and mature, LSEG is proud to provide the infrastructure to help A5X unlock liquidity and drive market transformation. With our global expertise in real-time data and market operations, we’re well positioned to support A5X’s vision of delivering a robust and transparent trading environment.”

Carlos Ferreira, CEO of A5X, added:
“Partnering with LSEG brings immense value to our mission of delivering a world-class trading experience to investors in Brazil. Their proven technology and deep understanding of international markets place us in a strong position to achieve our ambitious goals of improving market efficiency, transparency, and access.”

A5X anticipates entering regulatory testing by Q4 2025, with the full commercial launch of its new derivatives and futures platform expected in the first half of 2026. The partnership is poised to transform Brazil’s financial infrastructure, driving innovation, deepening liquidity, enhancing price discovery, and mitigating risk throughout the trade lifecycle.

About A5X

A5X is a next-generation Brazilian exchange and clearing house, designed to bring product and technology innovation, deeper liquidity, and efficiency to the market. Founded by a team of seasoned experts with deep experience in the financial industry, A5X was born with a clear mission: to elevate the investment experience for all market participants in Brazil. Aiming to start operations by 2026, A5X is building a modern infrastructure, powered by a combination of LSEG engines with its state-of-the-art technology ecosystem, to deliver robust trading and post-trading solutions tailored to the evolving needs of capital markets.

A5X’s shareholders’ base includes a diverse group of local and foreign participants, including ABN AMRO Clearing, Ideal CTVM, IMC, Jump Trading Group, Optiver, XTX Markets among others.

About LSEG

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider, playing a vital social and economic role in the world’s financial system.

With our open approach, trusted expertise and global scale, we enable the sustainable growth and stability of our customers and their communities. We are dedicated partners with extensive experience, deep knowledge and a worldwide presence in data and analytics; indices; capital formation; and trade execution, clearing and risk management across multiple asset classes.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 65 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ over 26,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.

LSEG’s ticker symbol is LSEG.

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SOURCE: LSEG