Cboe Global Markets Statement on Political Action Committee Donations
Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) has announced a temporary pause on all donations from its Political Action Committee (PAC) following the recent assault on the U.S. Capitol. The company emphasizes its commitment to democratic principles and is reviewing its PAC contribution strategy to align with its values. Cboe, a leading market operator, offers diverse trading solutions in various asset classes worldwide, including options, futures, and equities. The company's operational breadth extends across multiple regions including the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
- Cboe is reviewing its PAC contribution strategy to align with democratic principles.
- Cboe remains committed to providing innovative trading solutions across diverse asset classes.
- Temporary pause on PAC donations may impact political relationships.
CHICAGO, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a market operator and global trading solutions provider, today issued the following statement:
The Cboe Global Markets Political Action Committee (PAC) is temporarily pausing all donations following the assault on the U.S. Capitol last week.
Cboe believes respecting the outcome of free and fair elections is the hallmark of modern democracy and we deeply believe in the democratic principles inherent in our electoral process. We are reviewing our PAC contribution strategy to ensure it aligns with our values, which include honoring the democratic process and supporting progress on important issues in a bipartisan and collaborative manner.
About Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE) provides cutting-edge trading and investment solutions to market participants around the world. The company is committed to defining markets through product innovation, leading edge technology and seamless trading solutions.
The company offers trading across a diverse range of products in multiple asset classes and geographies, including options, futures, U.S., Canadian and European equities, exchange-traded products (ETPs), global foreign exchange (FX) and volatility products based on the Cboe Volatility Index® (VIX® Index), recognized as the world's premier gauge of U.S. equity market volatility.
Cboe's subsidiaries include the largest options exchange and the third largest stock exchange operator in the U.S. In addition, the company operates one of the largest stock exchanges by value traded in Europe, and owns EuroCCP, a leading pan-European equities clearing house. Cboe also is a leading market globally for ETP listings and trading.
The company is headquartered in Chicago with a network of domestic and global offices across the Americas, Europe and Asia, including main hubs in New York, London, Kansas City and Amsterdam. For more information, visit www.cboe.com.
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