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Data Spotlight - Open interest in top crypto derivatives hit new highs in 2023
Looking at CME's dominant bitcoin and ether products, the Chicago-based exchange saw an impressive 154% jump year-over-year in volume across its bitcoin futures and options as a group across the January-to-August timeframe, and an 87% rise in open interest.
READ MOREViewpoint - 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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October 11, 2023 CONTINUE READINGViewpoint
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, writes FIA's Walt Lukken.
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Experts focus on APAC market accessibility, connectivity
FIA Asia panelists discuss market trading trends, regulation and outlook for China and more
CONTINUE READINGMobilising collateral key to avoiding a liquidity crisis
Panellists at FIA Asia discuss the future of clearing in volatile markets
CONTINUE READINGCFTC advisory committee touches on capital, power markets
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee (EEMAC) held a meeting on 13 November in Washington, D.C., to discuss recent changes to bank capital rules, electricity market trends, energy infrastructure, and other topics.
CONTINUE READINGPeople news - October/November 2023
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGFIA speaks on capital, exchange volatility controls before CFTC committee
FIA offered presentations before an advisory committee of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission on 6 November, touching on best practices for exchange volatility controls and the potential impact of proposed capital reforms on OTC derivatives clearing.
CONTINUE READINGViewpoint – Trends to watch in APAC derivatives markets
It's impossible to sum up everything that’s going on across Asia, but a short list of hot trends that are most important in the region right now include the rise of global benchmarks in the region, the dominance of China commodities exchanges and the exponential growth of India.
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