Press Releases
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FIA statement on the confirmation of Russ Behnam
Washington, DC—FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken made the following statement on the US Senate confirmation of Rostin (Russ) Behnam to serve as chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC):
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Stable named FIA Innovator of the Year; X-Margin is the runner-up and Databento wins the People’s Choice Award
FIA announced the results of its 2021 pitch competition for fintech startups.
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Opening remarks of FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken at Expo 2021
Good morning and welcome to FIA Expo. It’s been two years since we last met here in Chicago, and I can’t tell you how excited I am to be back. Before Covid, my annual calendar revolved around FIA conferences.
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FIA releases blueprint to modernize trading processes
Chicago, IL—FIA today released a report calling on participants in the futures and options industry to work together on a major initiative to improve the efficiency of the trading and clearing process for exchange-traded derivatives.
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FIA announces 10 startups selected for 2021 Innovators Pavilion
FIA announced the 10 startups that have been chosen to exhibit in the 2021 Innovators Pavilion, FIA's annual showcase for fintech startups relevant to derivatives trading and clearing.
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FIA releases principles for cross-border regulation
FIA released a policy paper outlining seven principles to guide the regulation of cross-border activity in the derivatives markets.
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FIA 2021 Sustainable Finance Report highlights industry-led innovation
This report highlight the derivatives industry’s work on climate-related policy and other efforts to combat climate change.
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Lukken Opening remarks: IDX 2021 The Power of the Human Connection
Mr. Lukken’s remarks are as prepared for delivery,
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FIA statement on the life of Philip McBride Johnson
FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today made a statement on the passing of former CFTC Chairman Philip McBride Johnson.
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FIA releases data on futures and options volume trends in first half of 2021
FIA today released new data for the first half of 2021 that shows global futures and options trading reached 28.9 billion contracts in the first half of 2021, up 32.1% compared to the first half of 2020.
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