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FIA supports innovation in digital assets and smart regulation that allows products to prosper or fail on their merits. Our organization and our members make room for innovation and growth while still protecting customers and markets.

FIA submits comments to CTFC on request regarding FTX proposal on non-intermediated DCO model

FIA has a long history of supporting innovation in the derivatives industry and believes the FTX Proposal has prompted a healthy dialogue within the industry. However, there remain significant open questions and a lack of critical public information on the model set forth in the FTX Proposal that makes it difficult to analyze potential negative impacts on the customer protections and the clearing process at the heart of our futures markets.

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    FIA Expo: Generative AI moves from experiment to execution in capital markets 

    Banks are finally moving generative AI out of the lab. At FIA Expo, executives from Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Nasdaq and Société Générale explained what’s working, where it falls short, and why it still stops short of making decisions.
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  • 04 Nov 2026

    FIA Expo: Fast-growing prediction markets move into traditional financial areas, executives say

    Prediction markets are moving beyond their roots in elections and sports as institutional investors explore their value for hedging, economic signals and more sophisticated trading strategies. But rapid growth is also bringing greater scrutiny of regulation, manipulation and how these markets should evolve.
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  • 04 Nov 2026

    FIA Expo: Exchange leaders and prediction markets meet in the middle 

    Traditional derivatives exchanges and prediction market platforms are beginning to converge as Kalshi attempts to expand beyond its retail base by adding institutional traders and established operators explore event contracts and new ways of reaching retail customers. 
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  • 04 Nov 2026

    FIA Expo: Exchanges eye turning AI compute into a tradable commodity 

    ICE, CME Group and Kalshi see growing demand for ways to hedge the cost of computing power, but fragmented pricing and an immature spot market remain obstacles 
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  • 27 Oct 2026

    Continuous trading and collateral efficiency will be unlocked by 24/7 clearing

    Tokenisation promises faster, more efficient collateral management, but ClearToken argues that its potential will not be realised without 24/7 post-trade infrastructure. The firm looks at how continuous clearing, settlement and risk management could support the shift towards always-on markets.
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  • 27 Oct 2026

    Prediction markets look beyond ‘look-alike’ contracts in agriculture 

    Prediction markets could complement agricultural futures, but industry leaders say closer consultation is needed.
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