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People News – April/May 2021
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGViewpoint - The end of an era
Last week’s announcement that CME will close most of its trading pits caught some by surprise, but it shouldn’t have. We all knew this day was coming, but it doesn’t take the sting out of it
CONTINUE READINGCommodities in the current volatile environment
Commodities have long been considered one of the safest hedges against inflation and have traditionally performed well during periods of market turmoil.
CONTINUE READINGViewpoint – Proposed futures law is a historic milestone for China’s futures markets
On 29 April, the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, published the text of a futures law for public consultation. This draft law has also been introduced to the NPC Standing Committee for review.
CONTINUE READINGQ1 2021 ETD Volume
This webinar highlights the main trends in trading activity in Q1 2021 in the global exchange-traded derivatives markets, with category and regional breakdowns as well as exchange and contract rankings.
CONTINUE READINGOil futures contracts in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai offer new ways to hedge flows to Asia
Oil futures trading took a dive in 2020 as the pandemic shut down the global economy and the demand for oil collapsed. Now that economies in many parts of the world are returning to growth, supply and demand for oil is moving back to normal patterns. The oil futures markets, however, have changed.
CONTINUE READINGGoldman Sachs focuses on advancing Black women
FIA member firm Goldman Sachs revealed an ambitious program called "One Million Black Women" that aims to invest $10 billion in direct capital investment over the next decade in order to support Black women.
CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG supports Cboe voluntary compression service for market makers
In a letter filed with the SEC today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) supported the Cboe's Proposal to add another compression tool.
CONTINUE READINGFIA comments on the implementation of Basel standards
On 30 April 2021, FIA submitted a response to the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) consultation on the implementation of Basel standards (CP5/21).
CONTINUE READINGCFTC acting Chairman Russ Behnam addresses FIA’s Law and Compliance Conference
On 28 April, CFTC acting Chairman Russ Behnam sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with FIA president and CEO Walt Lukken to discuss the commission’s agenda, financial regulators role is addressing climate change, the CFTC’s role in FSOC, the role of retail in the futures and cleared derivatives markets and challenges posed by family offices.
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