ETD Volume - September 2018

Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives was 2.36 billion contracts in the month of September, down 6.4% from the previous month but up 5.2% from September 2017.

Head of Learning Experience, FIA and Executive Director of FIA’s Institute of Financial Markets (IFM)

Mark Bagan

Washington Watch November 2014

On Sept. 17, CFTC Chairman Tim Massad gave an update on the status of his talks with European regulators on the issue of clearinghouse recognition. Massad reaffirmed the CFTC’s view that “dual registration” is the right approach and said that the talks are now focused on avoiding conflicts and inconsistencies within that framework.

@Markets November 2014

The European Energy Exchange, one of Europe’s leading markets for futures on power and gas, has contracted with Trading Technologies to provide the exchange’s trading participants with direct access via the internet. The two companies said the TT service can be used to access EEX markets for power derivatives, emissions spot and derivatives as well as coal and guarantees of origin. It replaces the service EEX currently provides, called EEX Direct Screen, and is expected to be rolled out to market participants during the fourth quarter. “It’s simple for the customers, they do not need any installation, just internet access and a current browser,” said Steffen Köhler, chief operating officer of the German exchange, which is majorityowned by Eurex.

New FIA PTG Whiteboard Series Will Examine Market Data

Washington, D.C.—Dec. 16, 2014—The FIA Principal Traders Group announced the release of a new analytical series called Whiteboard. As an advocate for data-driven decision-making, FIA PTG developed Whiteboard to demonstrate how the application of data and rigorous analysis can illuminate the complex questions and issues confronting our industry. 

Washington Watch January 2015

 CFTC’s Massad Outlines Views on SEF Trading  

@Markets January 2015

Citi now provides users of its Velocity electronic trading platform with direct market access to major futures exchanges around the world. Citi developed the platform to provide professional traders and other institutional clients with advanced electronic trading functionalities for interest rate and foreign exchange markets. Clients can now monitor prices and place orders for futures side by side with rates and FX products, making it easier to engage in cross-asset class trading strategies. Orders can be managed with drag-and-drop functions and a number of algorithmic order types are available.  

Inter-jurisdictional Regulatory Recognition: Facilitating Economic Recovery and Regulatory Efficiency

The EU-US Coalition on Financial Regulation has issued a report on Inter-jurisdictional Regulatory Recognition: Facilitating Economic Recovery and Regulatory Efficiency.

FIA Webinar: ICE Futures U.S. and ICE Futures Canada Disruptive Trading Practices

Representatives from ICE Futures U.S. and ICE Futures Canada gave a presentation and answered questions regarding recent changes to ICE Futures US and ICE Futures Canada rules governing disruptive trade practices. Speakers included Mark Fabian, Vice President, Market Regulation, ICE Futures U.S. and Steve Teller, Director, Market Regulation, ICE Futures Canada.