The 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 READINGCatching up with 10 fintech startups featured in FIA’s 2016 Innovators Pavilion
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 READINGFIA's annual spring conference provides a unique opportunity to hear industry leaders talk about the main trends affecting the derivatives industry. This year's conference brought together more than 40 speakers including exchange leaders, government officials and industry executives for three days of discussions on a wide range of topics.
CONTINUE READINGFIA strongly believes that the development of competitive, efficient and resilient markets is best achieved by market-driven solutions and client demand over the long term. Mandating where participants trade and clear would eliminate customer choice and harm the growth of financial market infrastructure by creating unintended costs and risks.
CONTINUE READINGThe total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs was recorded at $297.4 billion in the month of February.
CONTINUE READINGAppointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGFIA has updated its CCP Tracker visualizations with data from the fourth quarter, which was released at the end of March.
CONTINUE READINGA number of key dates and recommendations have been issued recently regarding the cessation of LIBOR and the planned transition to certain risk-free rates by the end of 2021.
CONTINUE READINGTrading volume on swap execution facilities reached $1.07 trillion in average notional value per day during March 2021.
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