A broad coalition of industry groups called on regulators to exclude client collateral when calculating the total assets of banks, arguing that it actually reduces exposure for clearing member banks.
CONTINUE READINGWhile transitional arrangements look set to avoid a cliff-edge impact, Brexit will change the landscape for listed derivatives in Europe.
CONTINUE READINGWashington, D.C.—Jan. 25, 2019—FIA today released summary statistics for annual trading activity in the global exchange-traded derivatives markets that showed record activity in 2018.
CONTINUE READINGWashington, D.C.—July 25, 2018—FIA today released its half-year 2018 report on trading activity in the global exchange-traded derivatives market.
CONTINUE READINGThe annual survey includes tables and charts showing exchange and contract rankings as well as breakdowns by region and asset class, and the underlying data can be downloaded directly from the website in Excel format.
CONTINUE READINGCME Group's Terry Duffy talks to FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken about how he got to the top spot at the CME Group, growth prospects for CME Group and the industry and the role reputation plays in the marketplace.
CONTINUE READINGOn 18 February the European Commission (Commission) launched its flagship Capital Markets Union (CMU) project with three consultation papers.
CONTINUE READINGNo one will deny that Wall Street can be a competitive place. But Bryan and Melissa Harkins have found the perfect way to put those competitive energies to good use—and for a good cause. The annual Wall Street Rides FAR charity event brings together hundreds of people from across the financial markets to benefit autism research. Now in its fourth year, the event has raised a cumulative total of roughly $1 million. The funds go to the Autism Science Foundation, which provides assistance to scientists and researchers studying the genetic causes behind the disorder.
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