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Analysis: Geopolitics, prediction markets, tokenization seen as top three drivers of derivatives markets
Change is constant in the derivatives market, but the drivers of change are not. This year's research into market participant opinions revealed that the top three drivers are geopolitical conflict, prediction markets and tokenization. Just as telling, the regulatory agenda, which had been a top concern in the past, dropped to fifth place on this year's list..
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The case for cross-border cooperation
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MarketVoice Podcast - Mairéad McGuinness, former European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services, Capital Market Union, and David Wright, Chairman of Eurofi
At FIA’s International Derivatives Expo in London, Mairéad McGuinness, former European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, and David Wright, Chairman of Eurofi, joined Walt Lukken to assess Europe’s competitiveness challenge. Both warned that a more hostile global environment is exposing structural weaknesses, and that Europe must move beyond incremental reform to unlock capital, scale markets and accelerate decision-making. They argued that mobilising investment and delivering faster political action will be critical to strengthening growth and resilience. -
MarketVoice Podcast - Spencer Dale, Professor in Practice, Global School of Sustainability, London School of Economics
As geopolitical tensions radically reshape global flows of physical commodities, understanding the macro forces driving volatility in commodity markets has never been more critical. Spencer Dale, former chief economist at BP and now a professor at the London School of Economics, spoke with FIA’s Will Acworth on the drive for energy security, the impact of AI on energy demand, and the speed of the energy transition, among other topics. -
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Viewpoint – The case for cross-border cooperation
Cross-border markets function most effectively when the authorities respect one another's supervisory frameworks and focus on comparable regulatory outcomes. This principle of regulatory deference has served the derivatives markets well. It has allowed firms to operate across jurisdictions while ensuring that regulators retain robust oversight and accountability. -
David Setters Trophy raises £28,000 for MND Association, LME takes the title
The London Metal Exchange won the 2026 David Setters Trophy, helping raise £28,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Held at Blackheath Cricket Club, the tournament brought together firms from across the derivatives industry and took total fundraising since 2017 to £230,000. -
MarketVoice Podcast - Libby Cantrill, Managing Director and Head of Public Policy, PIMCO
FIA's Jackie Mesa sat down for a wide-ranging discussion with Libby Cantrill, managing director and the head of public policy for PIMCO. In the midst of geopolitical turmoil and volatile markets, Libby shared her views on the impacts of war, tariffs, domestic policy, the new chair of the Federal Reserve and more.
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