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  • FIA announces 10 startups selected for 2024 Innovators Pavilion

    FIA today announced the 10 startups chosen to exhibit in the 2024 Innovators Pavilion, FIA's annual showcase for fintech startups relevant to derivatives trading and clearing. The Pavilion happens during FIA’s Futures and Options Expo, which brings together traders, brokers and other market professionals from a wide range of firms in the derivatives industry. The conference takes place 18-20 November in Chicago. 

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  • FIA outlines how successful derivatives markets will attract investor interest and support the enhancement of the CMU  

    FIA has published a paper outlining its views on how to support the progress of the European Union’s Capital Markets Union. The paper – Capital Markets Union at a Critical Juncture – sets out the role that derivatives play in effective capital markets. Specifically, FIA believes that centrally cleared derivatives are a key ingredient to building a strong CMU.  

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  • FIA CEO testifies at House Agriculture Committee hearing

    Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, testified today at a US House Agriculture Committee subcommittee hearing on reauthorizing the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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  • FIA releases best practices for automated trading risk controls and system safeguards

    This paper consolidates our previous work and covers best practices in pre-trade risk management, exchange volatility control mechanisms, post-trade analysis and exchange-based conformance testing, among other areas. These practices are designed to help ensure that markets operate safely, regardless of the technology used. 

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  • FIA CEO testifies at House Agriculture Committee hearing

    Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, testified today at a US House Agriculture Committee subcommittee hearing on reauthorizing the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

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  • IDX 2024 opening remarks: The industry shines through adversity

    Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the International Derivatives Expo (IDX) in London on 18 June 2024. As prepared for delivery.

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  • Competing with conviction, respecting the contest

    Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, FL. As prepared for delivery.

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  • Down-payments to modernizing our industry

    Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the Asia Derivatives Conference in Singapore on 29 November 2023.

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