Futures For Kids began in 2008 on behalf of the listed and cleared derivatives industry as a way to give something back. At its founding, the organization set an ambitious goal: raise £3.0 million to benefit to disadvantaged young people around the world.
CONTINUE READINGPhotos from the Fifth Annual Asset Management Derivatives Forum on February 13-15, 2019, at The Montage in Laguna Beach. The annual Asset Management Derivatives Forum brings together market participants from all sides of a trade to examine the latest developments in global derivatives trading and clearing, operations and regulation. The Forum presents a unique opportunity to connect investors with market expertise in over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives, attracting attendees from the joint membership of FIA and SIFMA AMG.
CONTINUE READINGPhotos from FIA's 44th annual conference at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. FIA welcomed more than 1,100 attendees to this high profile annual gathering which examined the progress made since the financial crisis in 2008, explored the current environment for the cleared derivatives industry, discussed opportunities to reset some regulations and helped map out our path forward to more secure, healthy and robust financial markets.
CONTINUE READINGDavid Wescott, a 30-year member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, died on July 16. Wescott was highly respected in the futures community and one of the longest-serving directors on the board of CME Group. He served as president of the Wescott Group since 1991 and managing partner of the Dowd/Wescott Group since 2006. He was also a founder and partner of Nirvana Technology Solutions.
CONTINUE READINGPeter R. Chiaracane, a long standing supporter of the futures industry, has passed away at age 63. Chiaracane had more than 20 years of experience in derivative and futures exchange operations, working at Credit Suisse, Bear Stearns and Dean Witter Reynolds in various senior roles.
CONTINUE READINGJ. Robert (Bob) Collins, co-founder and former managing member of Rosenthal Collins Group, passed away on Sept. 10 at the age of 77. Collins was instrumental in driving the success of RCG within the futures industry and was inducted into the FIA Futures Hall of Fame in March 2017 in recognition of his life-time work and achievements.
CONTINUE READINGFIA hosted its 35th annual Futures & Options Expo at the Hilton Chicago from Oct. 29-31. Scroll down to check out photos from the event!
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