Trading volume on swap execution facilities reached $1.09 trillion in average notional value per day during October 2021, the second best level ever recorded after January 2021.
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CONTINUE READINGSince 2018, CME Group has been the leader in offering a fully regulated marketplace for bitcoin futures. Its dominant position is now being challenged, however, with two large market operators stepping into the space through acquisitions.
CONTINUE READINGWhile climate change and crypto assets are clearly top of mind, the policy agenda around them remains cloudy. Our markets can play a significant role in both.
CONTINUE READINGOn 6 August, FIA co-signed a letter to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the US Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressing support for the continued implementation of the US-China Phase One Trade Agreement.
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CONTINUE READINGChina and the US lead the world when it comes to trading futures on soybeans. But how large are these two markets, and which one is larger?
CONTINUE READINGIn a recent webinar sponsored by the FIA Operations Americas Division, experts discussed the various processing and settlement issues that exist in physical commodities markets and how industry bodies such as FIA might play a key role in leading the way on standardization.
CONTINUE READINGOn 20 August, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing received regulatory approval to launch futures on the MSCI China A50 Connect index. This is the latest development in a competition between HKEX, Shanghai's China Financial Futures Exchange and the Singapore Exchange.
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