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Stablecoins explained: Crypto’s big bang moment?
For years, Wall Street banks kept stablecoins at arm’s length. But now, even the most conservative parts of traditional finance are starting to recognise their potential. It feels like a seminal moment, but, as always with technological innovation, there are risks and challenges and questions of hype vs reality.
READ MOREAPAC exchange leaders weigh extended trading hours, retail boom sustainability
At FIA's Asia 2025 conference in Singapore, exchange leaders outlined a regional pivot towards after-hours trading, while also examining whether the rapid growth in retail activity can be maintained.
Unparalleled access to Asia: A conversation with SGX Group’s Loh Boon Chye and FIA’s Walt Lukken
December 8, 2025 CONTINUE READINGFIA Asia: Panellists discuss the rise in non-traditional derivatives
December 12, 2025 CONTINUE READINGMarketVoice Podcast - Jeff Sprecher, Chair and CEO, Intercontinental Exchange
November 21, 2025 CONTINUE READINGViewpoint
22 October 2025
Viewpoint: Clearing the way for stronger EU supervision
The European Commission is preparing to elevate ESMA to central supervisor of major cross-border infrastructures. The move marks a potential turning point for oversight of Europe’s financial architecture.
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Jeremy Allaire, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Circle
At FIA Expo, Walt Lukken sat down with Circle's co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire. They discussed Circle going public, stablecoins on a basic level and Circle's own USDC, the GENIUS Act and how that will change the financial landscape, central bank digital currencies, and more. CONTINUE READING -
People News - November/December
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry CONTINUE READING -
MarketVoice Podcast - Alan Guarino, Vice Chairman, CEO and Board Services, Korn Ferry
Walt Lukken sat down with Alan Guarino, vice chair of the global management firm Korn Ferry. Alan is widely considered the go-to resource for leadership advice and wisdom in our industry. They discussed how his military career led to his success today, his missionary work in Appalachia, his new book - The Greatness Code: The Formula behind Unstoppable Success. and much more. CONTINUE READING -
FIA Asia: Panellists discuss the rise in non-traditional derivatives
Non-traditional derivatives, such as perpetual futures and event-based contracts, are moving rapidly into the mainstream, driven by advances in technology, demand for round-the-clock trading and the continued institutionalisation of crypto assets. These themes were in focus during a panel discussion at FIA Asia. Executives from exchanges and futures commission merchants discussed the attractiveness of these products and how prepared the industry is to support them at scale. CONTINUE READING -
Unparalleled access to Asia: A conversation with SGX Group’s Loh Boon Chye and FIA’s Walt Lukken
As SGX Group marks its 25th anniversary, and at this year’s FIA Asia Derivatives Conference, SGX Group Chief Executive Loh Boon Chye and FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken spoke with MarketVoice about Asia’s growing influence in global derivatives markets. CONTINUE READING -
APAC exchange leaders weigh extended trading hours, retail boom sustainability
At FIA's Asia 2025 conference in Singapore, exchange leaders outlined a regional pivot towards after-hours trading, while also examining whether the rapid growth in retail activity can be maintained. CONTINUE READING
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