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SWOT ANALYSIS OF INTERCONTINENTAL EXCHANGE

Intercontinental Exchange

Parent Company

Intercontinental Exchange

Category

Investment Services

Sector

Banking and Financial Services

Tagline/ Slogan

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Serve the customers and deliver on commitment to shareholders to USP remain a growth leader

STP

Futures exchange ,OTC market ,derivatives clearing house and post Segment trade services

Commercial hedgers, Traders, Brokers, Risk Managers, Futures Target Group Commission Merchants (FCMs) and Portfolio Managers

Fully electronic exchange offering benchmark energy and emissions Positioning futures and options contracts

SWOT Analysis

1. Regulated futures exchanges, global OTC markets and clearing houses in North America and Europe 2. Thousands of trading firms in more than 70 countries and market data customers in 120 countries 3. Proprietary risk management models with robust reporting infrastructure provide security and transparency 4. Geographic and product diversity across regulated exchanges and CDs markets 5. Widely distributed leading edge technology for trading and trade Strength processing

1.Dependency on market exposes it to market risks 2.Trading volume driven primarily by the degree of volatility in commodity prices 3.Operating results may be impacted due to seasonality and weather Weakness conditions including natural disasters

1. Process of regulatory reform and improving market condition may Opportunity give a boost to the credit derivatives market 2.Acquisitions across the globe may help enhance future growth

3.Combination of ICE with NYSE Euronext likely to suit across clearing technology, new product development and regulatory compliance

1.Uncertain global financial markets and domestic and international economic conditions pose challenges 2.Regulatory reforms , govt. policies impact the business environment Threats 3.Increasing competition may affect market share

Competition

1.CME Group Inc. 2.LIFFE Competitors 3.NYMEX Holdings Inc.



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