Bloomberg has expanded its electronic trading capabilities in Australian markets following a rule variation amendment by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Eligible onshore participants can now electronically negotiate Australian-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), alongside options and futures, using Bloomberg’s Request-for-Quote (RFQe) workflow. The first transaction utilising this new workflow has already taken place.
The enhancement replaces manual execution methods (such as voice and messaging) with an electronic multi-dealer liquidity process. It allows domestic participants to access both local and offshore ETF markets via a single, auditable platform requiring minimal onboarding. Additionally, the system integrates into Bloomberg’s existing EMSX and AIM workflows to assist with investment, hedging, and portfolio management strategies.
This expansion complements Bloomberg’s broader ETF infrastructure in Australia, which includes its BSKT creation and redemption solution. Together, these tools cover the complete ETF lifecycle, from basket management to secondary market trading.
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