Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGFormer US cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly cautions that AI and quantum computing are accelerating cyber threats and urges a swift shift to resilient, secure systems.
CONTINUE READINGFollowing the longest US government shutdown on record, a strong showing of attendees at FIA Expo listened to a panel of staffers from the US House Committee on Agriculture, the National Futures Association and industry lobbyists who discussed the future of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the likelihood of Congress passing crypto market legislation.
CONTINUE READING24/7 futures trading is gaining momentum – but its reach will likely be shaped asset class by asset class, with crypto leading the way and traditional markets moving much more cautiously.
CONTINUE READINGWalt Lukken sat down with Jeff Sprecher, Chair and CEO at ICE at the annual Expo conference. They discussed how the idea of the old guard vs. the new markets doesn't hold true, especially with ICE's strong record of innovation. And they covered ICE's history as a power exchange and how those markets have evolved, as well as prediction markets and ICE's investment in Polymarket, AI and much more.
CONTINUE READINGCrypto industry players who spoke on two panel discussions at FIA Expo agreed that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are on their way towards being fully investible by institutional investors, but offered different opinions about when that will happen.
CONTINUE READINGPanellists at FIA Expo say technology is proven, but clearinghouses need firm regulatory guidance to treat tokenised assets as equivalent to underlying securities.
CONTINUE READINGWalt Lukken sat down with futures industry legend and FIA Hall of Fame member Dr. Richard Sandor to discuss his new book, Carbon Hunters. They discussed how Richard found his start in the industry, his influence over the years, why he's interested in environmental markets, and wrap up with a discussion on his and his wife's passion for collecting art.
CONTINUE READINGThe European Commission intends to propose empowering the European Securities and Markets Authority as the central supervisor for the EU’s most significant cross-border entities – including central counterparties, central securities depositories, large trading venues and crypto exchanges. The formal proposal is expected in the coming weeks. If ESMA is to assume direct supervision, its governance framework will need to evolve in step with its expanded mandate.
CONTINUE READINGWalt Lukken sat down with Futures Industry Hall of Fame member Richard Berliand last month in New York City. A legend in the industry, Richard serves as board chair of TP ICAP, the world’s largest inter-dealer broker and world’s largest energy & commodities broker. They discussed the state of the derivatives markets, the regulatory environment, FCMs, the challenges of 24/7 trading and clearing, why young people should go into finance and Richard's passion for aviation.
CONTINUE READING
Key IssuesCapitalCCP Risk Commodities Cross-Border Digital Assets Diversity & Inclusion Operations and Execution Sustainable Finance All Advocacy |
News & ResourcesPress ReleasesFIA MarketVoice Webinars Podcasts Data Resources Documentation FIA Markets Academy CCP Risk Review Hall of Fame |
AboutContact UsAbout FIA Governance Staff Directory Affiliates List of Members Membership Member Forums Careers |
EventsBocaL&C IDX Commodities Conference Expo Asia FIA-SIFMA AMG Webinars Register as Speaker All Events |
|---|---|---|---|
BrusselsOffice 502 |
LondonLevel 28 |
SingaporeOne Raffles Quay North Tower |
Washington, DC2001 K Street NW |