FIA and FIA PTG respond to CFTC perpetual contracts request for comment
CONTINUE READINGFIA and FIA PTG respond to CFTC perpetual contracts request for comment
CONTINUE READINGFIA does not support extending trading and clearing in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets to a 24/7 basis until such issues have been systematically identified, assessed, and resolved pursuant to public comment and informed public agency action.
CONTINUE READINGFIA, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association have published a discussion paper that provides an overview of cross-margining programs developed by clearing organizations and their importance in the context of implementing market reforms to US Treasury securities clearing.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson’s announcement to step down “later this year” could leave the agency with only one sitting commissioner
CONTINUE READINGSullivan & Cromwell’s Commodities, Futures and Derivatives team will discuss (1) recent developments in market structure, including the 24/7 trading, decentralized finance, vertical integration and direct access models and (2) new products, including perpetual derivatives and event contracts. The webinar will cover relevant updates from the CFTC and SEC, as well as Congress, the courts and the industry.
CONTINUE READINGWalt Lukken took a deep dive into the world of blockchain and digital asset policy with Tyler Williams in the Cash Room at the US Department of the Treasury. Williams serves as the principal advisor to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on blockchain and digital asset policy. Their discussion covers the Trump administration's focus on digital assets, stablecoins, the potential of blockchain technology in finance and the regulatory roadmap.
CONTINUE READINGSpeaking at the 2025 IDX conference, clearing members discussed how investments in operations helped many manage the impact of recent volatility spikes.
CONTINUE READINGIn a discussion at IDX on the effects US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have had on their markets, the heads of two of Europe’s biggest exchanges said they are seeing a growing number of clients globally shifting their investment flows to the region.
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 8.82 billion contracts in May. This was down 7.9% from April 2025 and down 51.1% from May 2024.
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