FIA today announced the induction of 12 new members into the FIA Hall of Fame. The new members will be honored at an awards ceremony during FIA's annual International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Fla., on 12 March.
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 15.17 billion contracts in December, the highest level ever recorded. This was up 8.4% from November 2023 and up 79.7% from December 2022.
FIA EPTA members support the FCA's aims to improve diversity and inclusion in the financial sector; as it is an important component of creating sustainable financial markets. In addition, FIA EPTA members believe that supporting healthy work cultures, unlocking talent and creating an inclusive atmosphere within firms can further support the international competitiveness of the UK’s financial services sector.
FIA EPTA supports the position set out by the European T+1 Industry Taskforce in their High-Level Remarks. As independent market makers, we highlight the fundamental impact any move to so-called “atomic settlement” would have on our members’ existing business models which involves continuous market making and liquidity provision.
FIA EPTA members believe the European Union has taken a leadership role in creating a global baseline for regulatory initiatives to support the transition. In particular, the EU has developed a regulatory framework to enhance transparency and harmonisation in sustainable investment based on an agreed green taxonomy. SFDR is an important part of the EU’s promise of promoting sustainable investing.
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 13.98 billion contracts in November, the highest level ever recorded. This was up 2.7% from October 2023 and up 80.3% from November 2022.
The rapid proliferation and recent turmoil of digital asset activities in the EU and US has tested existing regulatory frameworks and presented regulators and elected officials with difficult questions on how Digital Assets should be regulated.
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 13.61 billion contracts in October, the second highest level ever recorded. This was up 0.8% from September 2023 and up 94.6% from October 2022.
