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MarketVoice Podcast - Jeremy Maletz, Head of Macro Trading and Prediction Markets, Susquehanna International Group
Walt Lukken sat down with Jeremy Maletz, head of macro trading and prediction markets at Susquehanna International Group. While retail trading in prediction markets has captured the headlines, Jeremy shared why Susquehanna jumped into these markets, what it took to scale up, how they navigate the myriad contracts and the legal uncertainty surrounding prediction markets. For any institutions interested in learning more, use the Contact FIA form on FIA.org to connect with Jeremy.
CONTINUE READINGData Spotlight: FCM funds hit record $442 billion
Customer funds held at US futures brokers climbed to a record $442.7 billion in February 2026, up 26% year-on-year, according to FIA analysis. The surge reflects a sustained period of heightened volatility across global markets, driven by geopolitical developments. A second major driver has been the expansion of retail trading activity in futures markets.
CONTINUE READINGFIA urges enhanced rules for prediction markets
FIA offers a series of recommendations in formulating clear, workable rules and enhancing existing regulatory practices, all rooted in the Commodity Exchange Act's core objectives of promoting responsible innovation and preserving sound risk management.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to ESMA consultation on CCP guarantees and investment policy
FIA supports expanding eligible CCP collateral for non-financial counterparties under EMIR 3.0, calling for substance-over-form recognition of letters of credit and mandatory clearing member protections.
CONTINUE READINGTrends in ETD Trading Q1 2026
This webinar provides insights into trends in trading activity in the global listed derivatives markets for the first quarter of 2026, using data on volume and open interest to illustrate the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on commodity and financial futures and options.
CONTINUE READINGEPTA sets out its key messages on MISP (Trading and Post-trade)
EPTA strongly supports the Market Integration and Supervision Package and healthy, efficient and transparent markets in Europe. Increased scale, greater efficiency and genuine end-investor choice are critical to ensure MISP delivers real benefits for investors, issuers and the wider EU economy.
CONTINUE READINGMarch 2026 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached a record $453.5 billion in March, up 2.4% from the previous month and up 29.2% over the last 12 months.
CONTINUE READINGFIA and ISDA respond to MAS CP on recovery and resolution planning for market infrastructures
FIA and ISDA respond to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s consultation on recovery and resolution planning and enhancement of resolution powers for capital market infrastructures. The response supports the proposed framework for recovery and orderly wind-down planning for capital market infrastructures, while recommending greater clarity and safeguards on certain aspects of the framework.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to SEBI CP on review of variable net worth for stock brokers
FIA’s response supports SEBI’s objective of strengthening broker resilience, while recommending recalibration of the methodology to ensure it remains risk-based and proportionate, particularly in light of India’s pre‑funding, upstreaming and CCP-level risk safeguards.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to CSRC CP on the 2026 measures for the supervision and administration of futures companies
The response supports the CSRC’s objective of strengthening supervision and implementing the PRC Futures and Derivatives Law, while recommending that the framework remain proportionate and workable for foreign-invested futures companies and international financial groups.
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