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Insights and opinions from key FIA staff on the issues that matter most to global cleared derivatives markets.

10 May 2021
Viewpoint – The end of an era
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6 May 2021
Viewpoint – Proposed futures law is a historic milestone for China’s futures markets
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6 April 2021
Viewpoint – Listen to customers and markets will follow
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3 March 2021
Viewpoint – The rise of retail in derivatives markets
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8 February 2021
Viewpoint - From recovery to sustainability, markets work
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Insights and opinions from key FIA staff

  • May 10, 2021 • MarketVoice, News & Commentary, Viewpoint

    Viewpoint – The end of an era

    The 2021 announcement that CME will close most of its trading pits caught some by surprise, but it shouldn’t have. We all knew this day was coming, but it doesn’t take the sting out of it

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  • May 6, 2021 • MarketVoice, Cross Border, Viewpoint, Asia-Pacific

    Viewpoint – Proposed futures law is a historic milestone for China’s futures markets

    On 29 April, the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, published the text of a futures law for public consultation. This draft law has also been introduced to the NPC Standing Committee for review.

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  • April 6, 2021 • MarketVoice, Cross Border, News & Commentary, Viewpoint, Europe

    Viewpoint – Listen to customers and markets will follow

    FIA strongly believes that the development of competitive, efficient and resilient markets is best achieved by market-driven solutions and client demand over the long term. Mandating where participants trade and clear would eliminate customer choice and harm the growth of financial market infrastructure by creating unintended costs and risks.

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  • March 3, 2021 • MarketVoice, Industry Operations, News & Commentary, Viewpoint

    Viewpoint – The rise of retail in derivatives markets

    FIA is a strong believer in the power of markets, and the importance of making them accessible. However, if the recent retail revolution is indeed here to stay, then our industry needs to make some changes.

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  • February 8, 2021 • MarketVoice, Sustainable Finance, News & Commentary, Viewpoint

    Viewpoint - From recovery to sustainability, markets work

    Climate change is a global problem that requires a global response. Cleared derivatives markets are sure to play a prominent role in this area, and continue developing the necessary tools to manage transition risks. 

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  • January 13, 2021 • MarketVoice, News & Commentary, Viewpoint, Americas, News & Commentary

    A more perfect union

    FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken reflects on the recent insurrection at the US Capitol.

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  • January 5, 2021 • MarketVoice, News & Commentary, Viewpoint, Asia-Pacific

    Viewpoint - China's evolution is a trend to watch in 2021

    Increased international participation is good for all derivatives market participants

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  • October 7, 2020 • FIA, Social Responsibility, Sustainable Finance, Viewpoint, News & Commentary

    Viewpoint - Markets are key to solving climate problem

    My former boss and mentor, Senator Richard Lugar of Indiana, was extremely proud of his grove of black walnut trees on his 604-acre farm southwest of Indianapolis. You might say he was obsessed with them.

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  • August 3, 2020 • FIA, Viewpoint, News & Commentary, Blog

    Viewpoint - Unlocking value virtually

    The first half of 2020 has been incredibly active for our members. The industry has been dealing with the volatility caused by the pandemic while having to do so from home.

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  • May 27, 2020 • FIA, Viewpoint, Audio, News & Commentary, Press Releases, Blog

    Viewpoint - Confessions from the Laundry Room

    12,403 days. That’s the estimate of the number of times that Bill Murray painfully relives the same day as TV weatherman Phil Connors in the movie Groundhog Day.

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13 January 2021
Viewpoint - A more perfect union
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5 January 2021
Viewpoint - China's evolution is a trend to watch in 2021
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7 October 2020
Viewpoint - Markets are key to solving climate problem
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3 August 2020
Viewpoint - Unlocking value virtually
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