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Rise in options is more than a retail story, say industry experts
Short-term options markets are booming, but experts at FIA's Expo conference agreed that this is part of a global, multiyear growth story – and much bigger than zero day to expiry options that have gotten so much press lately.
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Experts at FIA Expo see promise for tokenization of collateral
At FIA's Expo conference in Chicago on 2 October, a diverse panel of experts had a frank discussion about the future outlook for the technology and the path to widespread adoption of tokenized collateral. The general consensus was that the industry is a long way from a widespread embrace of the technology, but market participants are still making steady progress and strategic investments in the future of this technology.
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Data Spotlight - Open interest in top crypto derivatives hit new highs in 2023
At the end of 2017, CME Group and Cboe Global Markets received regulatory approval to list futures on bitcoin. A lot has happened in the intervening years, including the so-called "crypto winter" of 2022. But an FIA data analysis shows that, despite recent challenges, crypto derivatives markets are going strong.
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How ZISHI is preparing students for the derivatives trading world
ZISHI, the former training arm of prop trading group OSTC, is working with a growing number of universities in the UK to provide undergraduate and postgraduate courses to prepare students for the financial trading world. Already supported by ICE and options market maker Mako Trading, ZISHI is looking for more firms in the derivatives industry to support its efforts as it advances in its mission to provide "financial education for all."
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Viewpoint - Disincentivizing clearing: It’s déjà vu all over again
In the wake of Silicon Valley Bank’s failure, U.S. regulators announced in July a proposal that raise the amount of capital required for the clearing of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. This is a dangerous move that disincentivizes hedging among businesses, runs counter to reforms aimed at preventing government bailouts, and increases costs for consumers and businesses.
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US energy producers reduce hedging to capture upside from higher prices
US oil and gas producers are reducing the amount of protection they are buying against the risk of falling prices, according to an analysis of public disclosures by Wood Mackenzie, the consulting firm.
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Commentary – Three FERC manipulation fact patterns energy traders should watch
David Applebaum, a partner at the law firm of Jones Day and the former director of the Division of Investigations at FERC, will be moderating a panel at the Commodities Forum dedicated to FERC enforcement and regulatory initiatives. MarketVoice asked David to distill some of the FERC enforcement trends that should be top-of-mind for traders and compliance departments.
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For AI to be a true game-changer in global finance, trust must be the key
Individuals and institutions must trust that AI systems are reliable, unbiased, and transparent in their decision-making processes, writes Boon Chye Loh, CEO, SGX Group.
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People news – August/September 2023
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
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CFTC enforcement trends - Three key issues to watch
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Division of Enforcement is having a busy year – again. In fiscal 2022, the agency imposed over $2.5 billion in penalties on registered entities. And as it looks to close out its fiscal 2023 at the end of September, the CFTC is on track to meet or exceed that figure.
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