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CFTC uncertainty, crypto market legislation under the spotlight at Expo
Following the longest US government shutdown on record, a strong showing of attendees at FIA Expo listened to a panel of staffers from the US House Committee on Agriculture, the National Futures Association and industry lobbyists who discussed the future of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the likelihood of Congress passing crypto market legislation.
CONTINUE READINGMarketVoice Podcast - Jeff Sprecher, Chair and CEO, Intercontinental Exchange
Walt Lukken sat down with Jeff Sprecher, Chair and CEO at ICE at the annual Expo conference. They discussed how the idea of the old guard vs. the new markets doesn't hold true, especially with ICE's strong record of innovation. And they covered ICE's history as a power exchange and how those markets have evolved, as well as prediction markets and ICE's investment in Polymarket, AI and much more.
CONTINUE READINGExpo: Industry players say crypto markets are maturing
Crypto industry players who spoke on two panel discussions at FIA Expo agreed that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are on their way towards being fully investible by institutional investors, but offered different opinions about when that will happen.
CONTINUE READINGMarketVoice Podcast - Richard Berliand, Chair of the Board of Directors, TP ICAP
Walt Lukken sat down with Futures Industry Hall of Fame member Richard Berliand last month in New York City. A legend in the industry, Richard serves as board chair of TP ICAP, the world’s largest inter-dealer broker and world’s largest energy & commodities broker. They discussed the state of the derivatives markets, the regulatory environment, FCMs, the challenges of 24/7 trading and clearing, why young people should go into finance and Richard's passion for aviation.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Expo panellists weigh demand, risks and readiness for 24/7 futures trading
24/7 futures trading is gaining momentum – but its reach will likely be shaped asset class by asset class, with crypto leading the way and traditional markets moving much more cautiously.
CONTINUE READINGMarketVoice Podcast - An update from Doc Sandor
Walt Lukken sat down with futures industry legend and FIA Hall of Fame member Dr. Richard Sandor to discuss his new book, Carbon Hunters. They discussed how Richard found his start in the industry, his influence over the years, why he's interested in environmental markets, and wrap up with a discussion on his and his wife's passion for collecting art.
CONTINUE READINGPeople News – October / November 2025
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGMark Spanbroek to be inducted into FIA Hall of Fame
FIA has announced the names of six new members of the FIA Hall of Fame, including Mark Spanbroek, former chairman of EPTA. The new members will be honoured at an awards ceremony during FIA's 51st International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, on 8-11 March 2026.
CONTINUE READINGFIA New Member Profile – Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is an international law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors in offices throughout the US, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The firm provides legal services across the spectrum of commodities, trading and derivatives matters, representing clients on complex transactions, investment management, regulatory issues, investigations and enforcement, and international trade.
CONTINUE READINGFIA announces new client clearing model in Europe
The FIA-sponsored European Agent Trustee Model (EATM) has gone live at LCH Ltd for its SwapClear service, marking an important milestone in a multi-year project between FIA, a consortium of bank clearing members, two European clearinghouses, and external counsel.
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