A survey conducted by Crisil Coalition Greenwich in partnership with FIA shows that an overwhelming majority of derivatives industry participants expect trading activity to grow in 2025. Four out of five survey respondents named political instability and geopolitical conflict as the most likely to generate growth in derivatives trading over the next two years, a ratio much higher than any other factor.
CONTINUE READINGThe Derivatives Market Institute for Standards released its 2024 annual report, highlighting several accomplishments achieved last year.
CONTINUE READINGThe 2025 issue of FIA's MarketVoice magazine includes exchange leader interviews, analyses of shifting regulatory landscapes, the latest on 24/7 futures markets, a look at tokenisation moving from pilot programmes to prevalent practice, and much more!
CONTINUE READINGRead the latest people news in the cleared derivatives industry. New faces and promotions at Cboe Global Markets, Clear Street, Eurex Frankfurt, LCH Limited, LME, Optiver, OCC, and more.
CONTINUE READINGIn a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the FIA Principal Traders Group has raised concerns about Investors Exchange's plans to operate a new options exchange (IEX Options) as a fully automated trading system built on the core functionality of the IEX equities platform.
CONTINUE READINGFIA's letter highlights US bank capital proposals, US Treasury clearing, evolving market structures and emerging technology/AI
CONTINUE READINGPaul Cusenza joined Walt Lukken to discuss how his career moved from marketing in finance to genetics and biotech to the cleared derivatives industry with a focus on energy. Cusenza, the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Nodal Exchange and Nodal Clear, draws a through-line of focusing on risk management. Listen to the end for a passionate discussion on live music and concerts.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA supports the recommendations IOSCO has made in its consultation report. The association agrees that a genuine risk management rationale is a key factor in determining whether pre-hedging is acceptable. FIA EPTA also agrees with the factors dealers should consider when determining whether there is a genuine risk management purpose.
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CONTINUE READINGFIA and ISDA's joint letter notes the benefits of pre-hedging for derivatives market participants and the difficulty in establishing a single definition across jurisdictions and asset classes.
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