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January 2021 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs was recorded at $286.1 billion in the month of January.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC discusses rise of retail derivatives trading, reviews 2020 clearing trends
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission held a meeting of its Global Markets Advisory Committee on March 11 via teleconference. The meeting, led by GMAC Sponsor and CFTC Commissioner Dawn D. Stump, focused on trends in retail investing in global derivatives markets, as well as a review of 2020 derivatives clearing trends including the impact of the pandemic on margin requirements.
CONTINUE READINGPeople news – February/March 2021
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGExpanding carbon markets show big potential in 2021
There is rising global support for market-based initiatives as part of the transition to a more sustainable global economy. The launch of China's first national carbon trading market in February marks an important new development in these markets, and President Biden is racing to roll out a comprehensive emissions reduction strategy in the US.
CONTINUE READINGWomen’s History Month: Women in Derivatives ring NYSE Closing Bell
WIND celebrates women in the financial industry for Women's History Month
CONTINUE READINGFIA Diversity and Inclusion Efforts in 2021
In 2021, FIA continued its mission to highlight diversity issues in webinars, conference programming and through our communications channels including MarketVoice articles and FIA Speaks podcast interviews.
CONTINUE READINGExchange leaders talk new products and China at Asia-V
The chief executives of three of Asia Pacific’s largest derivatives exchanges discussed their organizations’ latest initiatives and new products at FIA’s Asia Derivatives Conference, Asia-V, on 7 December.
CONTINUE READINGAsia Pacific exchanges eye growth in retail, ESG derivatives
Despite lingering COVID-19 challenges, exchanges continue to see record volumes
CONTINUE READINGViewpoint – Our heads in the clouds
I am struck by the enormous change that seemed to happen under our noses in our capital and risk markets—mostly driven by disruptive technology and the convergence of big tech and Wall Street.
CONTINUE READINGNovember 2021 SEF trading activity
Trading volume on swap execution facilities reached $902.3 billion in average notional value per day during November 2021.
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