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Releases and coverage

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27 January 2026

The Full FX

OptAxe live with first FX options trade

The Full FX reports the venue's first FX options trade, executed between two major banks.

18 November 2024

Markets Media

OptAxe to launch MTF as FX options reach inflection point

Markets Media feature on OptAxe and the electronification of the FX options market.

5 November 2024

Finance Magnates

OptAxe appoints Chief Business Development Officer following FCA approval

Finance Magnates on the appointment of Chris Smith following the venue's FCA authorisation.

5 November 2024

FinanceFeeds

OptAxe hires FX veteran Chris Smith

FinanceFeeds on Chris Smith joining OptAxe to support FX options liquidity.

November 2024

e-Forex

OptAxe launches MTF for FX options

e-Forex covers the launch, with CEO Chris Jackson on automating and centralising FX options axe distribution.

22 October 2024

The TRADE

OptAxe launches new MTF for FX options

The TRADE on the launch of OptAxe's FCA-authorised multilateral trading facility.

22 October 2024

Finance Magnates

This UK fintech aims to centralise the $300 billion FX options market

Finance Magnates on the launch of OptAxe's FCA-authorised multilateral trading facility for FX options.

22 October 2024

Finextra

OptAxe launches MTF for FX options

Finextra covers the launch of the OptAxe multilateral trading facility for FX options.

22 October 2024

Markets Media

OptAxe launches FX options MTF

Markets Media on OptAxe's FCA authorisation and the launch of its regulated venue for FX options.

22 October 2024

The Full FX

OptAxe launches FX options MTF

The Full FX on the launch of OptAxe's regulated venue for centralising FX options axe distribution.

22 October 2024

FX News Group

OptAxe gets FCA nod to launch FX options MTF

FX News Group reports OptAxe's FCA authorisation to operate a multilateral trading facility.

22 October 2024

FinanceFeeds

OptAxe secures UK FCA licence to centralise distribution of FX options axes

FinanceFeeds on OptAxe's FCA authorisation and the venue's axe-driven model.

Industry coverage

Articles that reference OptAxe

25 June 2026

e-Forex

FX options' growth: which platforms win?

John McGrath on the FX options platform landscape, including OptAxe's position in specialist workflow.

30 July 2025

e-Forex

OptAxe: rewiring FX option distribution

e-Forex feature on how OptAxe centralises and automates FX options axe distribution.

29 April 2025

e-Forex

Unlocking more opportunities with new FX option trading models and platforms

e-Forex on new FX option trading models and platforms, featuring OptAxe.

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About OptAxe

OptAxe Limited operates a multilateral trading facility for OTC FX options, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 1002237). The venue centralises axe-driven liquidity discovery so that market makers can distribute interest to qualified counterparties with control, and buy-side participants can find the other side of a trade with discretion. OptAxe is independent and based in London.

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