Retail trading has certainly been in the spotlight over the last year or so, but President and CEO Donnie Roberts is quick to point out retail trading in capital markets is hardly a new phenomenon. In fact, he and his colleagues worked so hard to launch the Small Exchange in response to long-term trends that began with the democratization in stocks and then equity options markets over the last two decades.
CONTINUE READINGThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission held a public meeting of its Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) on 13 July, via teleconference. At the meeting, the MRAC adopted two final reports from the Central Counterparty (CCP) Risk and Governance Subcommittee.
CONTINUE READINGThe Associations support the Committee’s efforts to impose a leverage ratio as a supplementary backstop measure to the risk-based measure and we appreciate this opportunity to provide feedback on the final leverage ratio framework in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
CONTINUE READINGCatching up with 10 fintech startups featured in FIA’s 2016 Innovators Pavilion
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CONTINUE READINGAs environmental concerns become more important to consumers, leading manufacturers are responding by changing their procurement practices. That has spilled over into the commodity supply chain, leading to greater interest in sustainable production practices.
CONTINUE READINGWhile climate change and crypto assets are clearly top of mind, the policy agenda around them remains cloudy. Our markets can play a significant role in both.
CONTINUE READINGOn 6 August, FIA co-signed a letter to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the US Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressing support for the continued implementation of the US-China Phase One Trade Agreement.
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CONTINUE READINGChina and the US lead the world when it comes to trading futures on soybeans. But how large are these two markets, and which one is larger?
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