StoneX Group Inc. announced that it now offers day‑one access to nickel futures and options on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). The move follows approval of the contracts by China’s securities regulator (CSRC) and marks the first time these onshore Chinese contracts are available to international participants via the Overseas Intermediary (OI) route.
By adding SHFE nickel to its existing base‑metal lineup on the London Metal Exchange and CME Group, StoneX expands its global reach and gives clients the ability to incorporate Chinese market pricing into their hedging and trading strategies. StoneX’s Global Head of Metals, Michael Skinner, said the firm is “thrilled that StoneX clients can trade into the SHFE contract from the first day of market open, highlighting our unwavering focus on offering clients the best tools for their trading and hedging strategies.”
The launch positions StoneX as the largest non‑bank futures commission merchant with OI permissions, giving it a competitive edge in accessing the most actively traded base‑metal contracts in China. StoneX remains “wholly committed to bringing the full suite of StoneX capabilities to our global clients, moving quickly to support how they access markets in ways that are most relevant to their objectives,” Skinner added.
The addition is expected to broaden StoneX’s trading platform and potentially increase volume and client engagement across its commercial and institutional segments, strengthening its competitive position in the global metals market.
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