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Futures for Kids cycle challenge raises funds for children in need

Robbert Booij, the CEO of ABN Amro Clearing Bank Europe, completed a 425km cycle ride from Amsterdam to London to raise money for Futures for Kids, a charity foundation set up by the futures industry to support the lives of children in need.

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CFTC continues to explore its role in voluntary carbon markets 
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Supporting women in leadership on their paths to success
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FIA Leipzig forum focuses on energy crisis, commodities regulation 
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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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  • People news – August/September 2023

    Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry

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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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