CME Group CFO looks to partnerships for long-term growth

Core Insights - CME Group has reported record net income for three consecutive years, with $3.5 billion in net income for full-year 2024, following $3.2 billion in 2023 and $2.7 billion in 2022 [2] Group 1: Strategic Focus - The company is focusing on key partnerships to drive growth in the global derivatives marketplace [1][3] - Partnerships are seen as a way to expand reach in areas where the company lacks subject matter expertise [3] Group 2: New Initiatives - A partnership with FanDuel, part of Flutter Entertainment, was announced to develop event-based contracts, allowing participants to take positions for as little as $1 [4] - This partnership aims to attract a retail user base that has historically had limited exposure to futures or options products [5] Group 3: Market Growth - The retail segment has been the fastest growing for CME, with a 20% increase so far in 2025 [6] - The company aims to meet clients where they are, further extending its reach in the retail market [6]