Marex Group has begun offering international clientsaccess to China Internationalized Futures Contracts, expanding its presence inthe Asia-Pacific derivatives market.The company said clients can now trade and clear 24futures and options products listed on the Shanghai International EnergyExchange (INE), the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), and the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE). The contracts cover commodities such as energy, metals, agriculture, and freight.CSRC Approval Opens AccessThe new offering follows Marex’s approval by the ChinaSecurities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to operate as an Overseas Intermediary.The approval allows the firm to provide overseas investors with directconnectivity to Chinese exchange-traded derivatives.“We continue to look for new ways to connect ourglobal clients to Asian markets, providing them with new options to managetheir risk,” Marex Asia Pacific Chief Executive Officer Arthur Fan said.“This access is further evidence of our commitment toinvest both in Asia and in our product offering, even during uncertain times inglobal markets.”Read more: easyMarkets Moves Chief Marketing Officer Garen Meserlian Into Chief Operating Officer RoleMarex said the move responds to growing demand fromcorporates and exporters seeking to manage long-term risk exposure and improveprice discovery in Chinese domestic commodities. The launch comes shortly after Marex opened a newoffice in Hong Kong earlier this year, which is part of a broader push to expand in theregion.China’s Derivatives Market ShareInternational trading of Chinese futures contracts hasbeen possible since 2018. According to the Futures Industry Association,Chinese commodity exchange-traded derivatives accounted for more than half ofall global commodity contracts traded in the first five months of 2025.Marex said the new connectivity marks anothermilestone in its Asia strategy and supports its aim to broaden both geographicreach and client services.Last month, Marex announced plans to acquire Winterflood Securities from Close Brothers Group plc in a deal worth about £103.9 millionin cash, including a £15 million premium. The transaction aims to strengthen Marex's position in the UK cash equities market and diversify revenue streams. Pending regulatory approval, the acquisition is expected toclose early next year.Winterflood ranks among the top market counterparties bytrading volume on the London Stock Exchange, holding an estimated 15% marketshare. Its strong presence in the UK equities market makes it a key player indaily trading activity.The firm serves over 400 institutional clients and relies onproprietary technology to deliver efficient execution and market-makingservices. This technology-driven approach has reinforced its reputation andsustained its competitive edge.This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.