Louis Dreyfus Company Deploys ION Derivatives Global Trading Platform

Fazzaco learned that Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a leading agribusiness with activities that span the entire value chain across a diverse range of product lines, has deployed ION Derivatives Global Trading Platform (GTP) to manage and grow their derivatives execution and hedging operations.

Founded in 1851, LDC helps to feed and clothe up to 500 million people every year and is committed to embracing technologies that can unify, simplify and boost efficiency in its global operations.

ION is a global provider of trading, analytics and risk management solutions for capital markets, commodities and treasury management. Its GTP Derivatives Trading Platform delivers comprehensive execution tools and algos, access to global and regional execution venues, global risk tools and a fully integrated middle office.

“We are pleased to work with a renowned company like ION as we seek to further reinforce core business activities with advanced tools and solutions that drive efficiency through process unification and automation,”said Guy-Laurent Arpino, LDC’s Chief Information Officer.

“We’re delighted that LDC has chosen a solution which has earned more than 30 awards and remains the top choice for institutions around the world,”Francesco Margini, ION Markets Cleared Derivatives Chief Product Officer, added.