The global exchange-traded derivatives market experienced a notable decline in volume in Q1 2025 compared to the same period last year, largely due to a fall in the number of equity options contracts traded on exchanges in India.
CONTINUE READINGSullivan & Cromwell’s Commodities, Futures and Derivatives team will discuss (1) recent developments in market structure, including the 24/7 trading, decentralized finance, vertical integration and direct access models and (2) new products, including perpetual derivatives and event contracts. The webinar will cover relevant updates from the CFTC and SEC, as well as Congress, the courts and the industry.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA responds to HMT consultation on UK draft legislation on cryptoassets
CONTINUE READINGCFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson’s announcement to step down “later this year” could leave the agency with only one sitting commissioner
CONTINUE READINGAhead of Social Mobility Day on 12 June, MarketVoice spoke to LTSB, the social mobility charity supported by FIA and Futures for Kids. Launched in 2012 by David Pinchin, the co-founder and former CEO of interdealer broker Tradition Financial Services, LTSB prepares and connects bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to careers with major firms.
CONTINUE READINGFIA and FIA PTG respond to CFTC perpetual contracts request for comment
CONTINUE READINGFIA and FIA PTG respond to CFTC perpetual contracts request for comment
CONTINUE READINGAppointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGFIA does not support extending trading and clearing in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets to a 24/7 basis until such issues have been systematically identified, assessed, and resolved pursuant to public comment and informed public agency action.
CONTINUE READINGDemographic shifts are leading to a growing interest in retail access to futures markets, particularly in digital assets and event contracts. This presents the industry with a significant opportunity to continue a long tradition of innovation.
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