In a recent webinar sponsored by the FIA Operations Americas Division, experts discussed the various processing and settlement issues that exist in physical commodities markets and how industry bodies such as FIA might play a key role in leading the way on standardization.
CONTINUE READINGOn 20 August, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing received regulatory approval to launch futures on the MSCI China A50 Connect index. This is the latest development in a competition between HKEX, Shanghai's China Financial Futures Exchange and the Singapore Exchange.
CONTINUE READINGEEX is introducing 10-year base year futures in European power markets to help members hedge PPA risk.
CONTINUE READINGBroker leverages its position in commodities sector to promote global environmental change
CONTINUE READINGFinancial tools are also playing a role by helping buyers and sellers of renewable energy manage their price risk. One example is a recently announced alliance between the European Energy Exchange, Europe’s leading wholesale power market, and Pexapark, a software and advisory company based in Zurich that specializes in working with the renewables industry.
CONTINUE READINGThe total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs was recorded at $295.1 billion in the month of March.
CONTINUE READINGThe total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs was recorded at $298.7 billion in the month of April.
CONTINUE READINGThe total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs was recorded at $308.7 billion in the month of May.
CONTINUE READINGThe total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs was recorded at $299.6 billion in the month of June.
CONTINUE READINGThe total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs was recorded at $306.7 billion in the month of July.
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