Macquarie Futures USA is a full service futures commission merchant (FCM) and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG AU). The Macquarie global futures platform provides clients with 24-hour access to global futures markets via direct market access trading platforms, specialistvoice broking or direct floor execution.[1]
Macquarie Futures USA is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA).

History
Macquarie Futures USA began operations in the U.S. in September of 2006.

In September of 2008, the business expanded with the purchase of Shatkin Arbor Inc., a Chicago-based clearing firm on the CBOT and CME.[2]

Recently the clearing offering was expanded through the addition of memberships on NYMEX. In October 2009 the business opened its newest office in Chicago to support the expansion of the business.

On Dec. 9, 2009, Chicago Climate Futures Exchange (CCFE) announced that Macquarie Futures USA Inc. had become a trading privilege holder (TPH) of the exchange. TPH rights enable an individual orcompany to receive a discount on transaction fees. TPH rights also enable Macquarie Futures to become a clearing member of CCFE.[3]

Products and Services
From offices in New York and Chicago, Macquarie Futures USA Inc. offers clients access to multiple derivatives exchanges trading futures and options contracts across agricultural commodities, energy, fixed income, and metals contracts.

The firm's clients include larger institutional clients, as well as government agencies, utilities, investment managers, hedge fund managers, introducing brokers, custodians and trustees.

Direct market access trading platforms allow self execution. Specialist voice brokers in multiple products provide color and commentary and can manage orders and positions on behalf of clients.

Fundamental and technical research across the full range of products are also part of the Macquarie offering.

Registration
MACQUARIE FUTURES USA INC - NFA ID: 0366355