Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 12.12 billion contracts in April. This decreased 11.9% from March 2026 but increased 26.6% from April 2025.
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CONTINUE READINGMark Bortnik and a team of futures industry leaders complete the UK Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in under 24 hours in support of Futures for Kids.
CONTINUE READINGWith interns arriving each year with limited exposure to futures markets, FIA’s new program offers a structured, practical starting point for building industry knowledge. MarketVoice spoke to Guy Sheetz, who oversees the strategic direction, operations and expansion of FIA Markets Academy, about why the program was created, how firms can use it and what interns can expect to learn.
CONTINUE READINGHusch Blackwell is a full-service US law firm that advises futures commission merchants, swap dealers, trading firms and other derivatives market participants, with an integrated practice across CFTC, SEC, and FINRA regulation.
CONTINUE READINGPrediction markets will continue to evolve in ways we cannot fully anticipate today. But one principle should remain constant: innovation works best inside open, transparent and well-regulated markets.
CONTINUE READINGExchange data points to a growing preference for options as market participants seek more precise risk protection amid geopolitical and policy uncertainty.
CONTINUE READINGFutures 101 explores why futures markets exist, how they have evolved, how they operate, and what sets them apart from other types of markets.
CONTINUE READINGFIA's Jackie Mesa sat down for a wide-ranging discussion with Libby Cantrill, managing director and the head of public policy for PIMCO. In the midst of geopolitical turmoil and volatile markets, Libby shared her views on the impacts of war, tariffs, domestic policy, the new chair of the Federal Reserve and more.
CONTINUE READINGThis course takes a step-by-step approach to understanding how a futures trade moves through the market—from order entry and execution to clearing, settlement, and ongoing position management.
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