Intercontinental Exchange, founded in 2000 by Jeffrey Sprecher and headquartered in Atlanta, operates digital networks across major asset classes. Its exchanges segment includes the New York Stock Exchange alongside energy, rates, and agriculture futures and options markets, supported by central clearing services.

The company also provides fixed-income and data services spanning evaluated pricing, reference data, indices, and execution, plus mortgage technology that automates loan origination and servicing through its Encompass platform. ICE serves institutional traders, listed companies, clearing members, and mortgage lenders worldwide.