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FIA Forum Madrid: Volatility sharpens focus on margin and collateral
Clearinghouses and their members have weathered recent bouts of market volatility and rising margin requirements, but attention is shifting to how quickly firms can anticipate funding needs and mobilise collateral. Executives at FIA Forum Madrid discussed the role of technology, greater margin transparency and the challenges posed by longer trading hours.
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FIA Forum Madrid: Simplification key to boosting EU market competitiveness
Europe has an opportunity to build deeper, more competitive capital markets, but adding new layers of complexity could undermine that goal. At FIA Forum Madrid, market participants called for simpler rules, more proportionate supervision and incentives to encourage business in Europe, while warning against reopening regulatory debates that have already been settled.
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Continuous trading and collateral efficiency will be unlocked by 24/7 clearing
Tokenisation promises faster, more efficient collateral management, but ClearToken argues that its potential will not be realised without 24/7 post-trade infrastructure. The firm looks at how continuous clearing, settlement and risk management could support the shift towards always-on markets.
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Prediction markets look beyond ‘look-alike’ contracts in agriculture
Prediction markets could complement agricultural futures, but industry leaders say closer consultation is needed.
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Innovators Pavilion 2021 – Where are they now?
Five years on, MarketVoice looks at how four startups from the 2021 Innovators Pavilion have evolved and the milestones that have shaped their growth.
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MarketVoice Podcast - Lynne Fitzpatrick, President and Chief Financial Officer, CME Group
Walt Lukken sat down with Lynne Fitzpatrick, President of CME Group and its incoming CEO, for the latest episode of FIA’s MarketVoice podcast. They discussed her career journey, the leadership lessons she has learned along the way and her outlook for the future of our markets.
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People News – September / October 2026
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry.
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Better rules start with better dialogue
Reflecting on her recent discussions at the Eurofi financial forum, Jacqueline Mesa, FIA’s Chief Operating Officer and SVP of Global Policy, argues that effective regulation starts with open dialogue. Policymakers, regulators and market participants will not always agree, but understanding each other’s objectives and practical challenges can lead to better-informed decisions and rules that work as intended.
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NIBA at 35: Looking back and looking ahead for Introducing Brokers
As the National Introducing Brokers Association marks its 35th anniversary, founder Melinda Schramm reflects on how the introducing broker community has evolved, the challenges it faces today and what comes next.
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Why a small piece of trade data can create a big post-trade headache
How a trade was executed can affect everything from brokerage calculations to reconciliation. A new DMIST standard aims to make that information more reliable.
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