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February 2021 SEF trading activity
Trading volume on swap execution facilities reached $1.08 trillion in average notional value per day during February 2021.
CONTINUE READINGPanelists discuss market-based initiatives for a more sustainable future
Financial markets infrastructure will play a crucial role in the transition to a low-carbon economy with all major derivatives exchanges committed to playing their part, say speakers at FIA's International Futures Industry Conference, Boca-V.
CONTINUE READINGData Spotlight – US options volume nearly doubles over last 12 months
In February 2021, single stock options on US options exchanges reached a total volume of 572.4 million contracts, an increase of 91.3% from February 2020. That growth comes after a significant increase in the prior year, too, with a 51.8% year-over-year increase between February 2020 and February 2019.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts in 2020
In 2020, our Diversity Committee became an even more important part of our mission to promote diversity, equity and inclusion as worldwide protests against racism and systemic inequality focused attention on these critical issues
CONTINUE READINGFIA Member Profile - Skytra
FIA member firm Skytra is a young and innovative company developing indexes to underpin derivatives products that will allow airlines to hedge passenger ticket prices.
CONTINUE READINGJanuary 2021 SEF trading activity
Trading volume on SEFs reached a record level of $1.36 trillion in average notional value per day during January 2021.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC Market Risk Advisory Committee discusses CCP margin, DCO disclosures
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission held a meeting of its Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) on 23 February via teleconference. Among other matters, the MRAC considered reports on CCP margin methodologies at central counterparties and how CCPs adopt rules and respond to feedback from market participants.
CONTINUE READINGBlack Americans who broke through barriers in finance
Spotlight on some of the unsung heroes whose vision and tenacity opened doors for future generations
CONTINUE READINGViewpoint – The rise of retail in derivatives markets
FIA is a strong believer in the power of markets, and the importance of making them accessible. However, if the recent retail revolution is indeed here to stay, then our industry needs to make some changes.
CONTINUE READINGInternational Women's Day - Game-changing women in derivatives
FIA celebrates groundbreaking women in the derivatives industry
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