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Optiver, a leading global market maker, announced a strong set of financial results for the year 2025, as the company marked its 40th anniversary.

Optiver is partnering with IIT Bombay to launch the IIT Bombay-Optiver AI Innovation Lab — a dedicated research facility that will support cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence.

The Netherlands stands at a pivotal moment. At Optiver, we believe Dutch capital markets deserve to be recognised as a key partner in financing the country’s growth and innovation. To that end, Optiver CEO Jan Boomaars has joined leading firms and industry associations in signing a joint position paper urging the incoming cabinet to strengthen the nation’s business climate, encourage private investment and advance the further European integration of capital markets.

Based in Washington, D.C., the Psaros Center is a leading academic initiative focused on advancing research, convening policymakers and financial industry leaders, and raising the quality of solutions-oriented discussion that impacts financial markets policy and practice.

Optiver’s new Sydney office at 275 Kent Street, is a purpose-built workplace designed to accelerate innovation, attract top talent, and strengthen the firm’s role as a leading market maker and liquidity provider in the Asia Pacific region.

Ranking among the world's top players for over a decade comes with the pressure to keep winning, and this year proved a challenging start for Anish.

Historical data at a high level of granularity isn’t easy to manage, and we found the datasets offered by vendors lacking.

The UNSW Future You programme aims to get children from all backgrounds excited about STEM careers in Australia.

Optiver, a leading global market maker, announced a solid set of financial results for the year 2024, reflecting the firm’s ability to navigate rapidly shifting markets.

Optiver is pleased to announce the appointment of Lance Braunstein as Global Chief Technology Officer, effective 1 May 2025. Lance will join as a member of the Executive Committee and Partner, based in the New York office.

Last semester, Optiver partnered with the Cambridge University Algorithmic Trading Society (CUATS) to offer Cambridge’s brightest minds a unique opportunity. The Optiver & Cambridge Trading Academy course launched in October, designed to open doors for STEM students to potential new career paths. This transformative program challenges students to apply their analytical academic skills in high-impact, authentic market scenarios.

In February 2023, Optiver announced a significant investment in Traxys, a global commodities trader with a leading position across base metals, specialty metals and minerals. Over the past 18 months, the partners have been working to realise the potential of this unique collaboration

As a proud member of the Optiver Chess Team, Eline Roebers continues to make her mark on the international chess stage. Competing in her first major tournament since completing her studies, Eline delivered an impressive performance at the 2024 European Women’s Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship in Monaco.

Optiver is pleased to announce its strategic investment in A5X, a Brazilian exchange focused on derivatives and futures that aims to begin operations in 2026.

Up until now, International Master, Optiver Chess Team member and rising star Eline Roebers has had to split her attention between chess and high school. Now that she’s graduated, she can fully concentrate on chess—a shift that appears to have significantly enhanced her performance. With a landslide win in Hoogeveen against a highly competitive field, including two former world champions and the 2022 Dutch women’s champion in the Crown Group, she won all three mini-matches, securing the tournament before even reaching the final round. Impressive

The Optiver Foundation is proud to present its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing its dedication to fostering environmental sustainability and enhancing diversity through the power of science, technology, and education. This year, the Foundation has achieved significant milestones in its efforts to create a lasting, positive impact.

Optiver is pleased to be the lead investor in the equity funding round to support the launch of the MEMX Options exchange.