Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) (NYSE: ICE) is a global operator of regulated exchanges, clearing houses and data services for financial and commodity markets. Since its founding in 2000 by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Sprecher, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and innovation to become a leading platform for trading markets and risk management across equities, fixed income, derivatives, foreign exchange, energy and commodities. Intercontinental Exchange’s core network of exchanges includes the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), ICE Futures and multiple electronic marketplaces in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
ICE provides clearing services that mitigate counterparty credit risk through central counterparty clearing houses in key markets worldwide. These clearing houses serve a broad range of asset classes including energy products, agricultural commodities, interest rate swaps and equity derivatives. By centralizing post-trade processing, ICE’s clearing houses increase transparency, improve operational efficiency and help maintain financial stability across the global marketplace.
In addition to its trading and clearing businesses, ICE offers comprehensive market data and analytics through ICE Data Services. This segment delivers real-time market data, reference data, pricing and analytics to financial institutions, asset managers, energy companies and corporates. The company has expanded its technology footprint with specialty platforms such as the Ellie Mae mortgage origination software and the MERS eRegistry, supporting the mortgage finance ecosystem with automated workflows and digital record keeping.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Intercontinental Exchange serves a diverse customer base in over 70 countries. Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Sprecher and a senior executive team with deep industry experience, ICE continues to invest in cloud-native infrastructure, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. The company’s mission is to connect people to opportunity and facilitate the flow of capital, commodities and data, supporting efficient and transparent global markets.
