Emerging Technology & Products
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FIA responds to CFTC consultation on 24/7 and perpetuals in energy
FIA encouraged the agency to assess 24/7 and perpetual products through two different lenses: readiness and appropriateness.
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From perpetuals to compute futures: four takeaways from the CFTC’s innovation meeting
The inaugural meeting of the CFTC’s Innovation Advisory Committee showed that the debate is shifting from innovation itself to the rules, infrastructure and safeguards needed as new products move deeper into regulated markets.
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Derivatives get smaller, shorter and always on
Derivatives markets are evolving in new ways. Around-the-clock trading through perpetual futures, same-day expiries in options markets and rapid growth in micro contracts are giving market participants more flexibility over when they trade, how long they hold positions and how much exposure they take.
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FIA Responds to CFTC Event Contract Reporting Proposal
FIA responded to the CFTC's proposal regarding reporting of fully collateralized event contracts via futures reporting regimes.
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FIA commends CFTC for prediction markets rule, urges further action
FIA’s latest response notes that prediction markets can serve important functions, including aggregating information and enabling market participants to manage exposure to a broad range of events. FIA commits to working with the CFTC to develop an effective and durable regulatory framework for prediction markets.
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Explainer: Europe's approach to prediction markets
As prediction markets boom, Europe is weighing a more institutional approach.
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FIA supports FCA and Bank of England vision for tokenisation
FIA supports the FCA and Bank of England's vision that tokenisation can deliver material improvements in efficiency, resilience and functionality, particularly in post-trade processes.
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IDX: Market leaders call for practical innovation in derivatives markets
Senior executives said innovation must solve real-world market challenges, with AI advancing quickly while tokenisation and 24/7 trading face practical constraints.
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FIA responds to SEBI consultation on options strike price framework
FIA supports SEBI’s objective of improving the predictability and availability of option strikes, particularly during periods of heightened intraday volatility. FIA also supports the proposal to introduce new intraday strikes aligned with the direction of price movement, which would help market participants manage positions more effectively during volatile market conditions. FIA makes several recommendations in its response.
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Viewpoint – Prediction markets need clear rules
Prediction markets will continue to evolve in ways we cannot fully anticipate today. But one principle should remain constant: innovation works best inside open, transparent and well-regulated markets.
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