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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..
READ MOREIDX: Europe has the tools to compete – now it must deliver
At FIA’s International Derivatives Expo in London, policymakers and market leaders delivered a clear message: Europe has the scale, capital and talent to compete globally – but turning that potential into growth will require faster execution, deeper market integration and more decisive action.
MarketVoice Podcast - Mairéad McGuinness, former European Commissioner for Financial Services, and David Wright, Chairman of Eurofi
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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.
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IDX: Europe has the tools to compete – now it must deliver
At FIA’s International Derivatives Expo in London, policymakers and market leaders delivered a clear message: Europe has the scale, capital and talent to compete globally – but turning that potential into growth will require faster execution, deeper market integration and more decisive action. -
MarketVoice Podcast - Mairéad McGuinness, former European Commissioner for Financial Services, and David Wright, Chairman of Eurofi
Mairéad McGuinness and David Wright joined Walt Lukken at FIA’s International Derivatives Expo in London to discuss Europe’s competitiveness challenge. They warned that a tougher global environment is exposing structural weaknesses and said that Europe must unlock capital, scale markets and speed up decision-making to strengthen growth and resilience. -
MarketVoice Podcast - Spencer Dale, Professor in Practice, Global School of Sustainability, London School of Economics
Spencer Dale, former chief economist at BP and now professor at the London School of Economics, joined Will Acworth to discuss the forces driving volatility in commodity markets, from geopolitical tensions and energy security to AI-driven demand and the pace of the energy transition. -
People News May /June 2026
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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.
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