With the release of a new DMIST standard, the industry now has a framework to accelerate processing times, more efficiently collect the data needed to effect the position transfer and set the stage for automating the process. Representatives from brokerage firms, clients and clearinghouses share their insight on how clients, clearing members and clearinghouses can work together to streamline the Position Transfer process and reduce risk.
CONTINUE READINGHow is the industry addressing friction points that cause delays in give-up processing? This webinar features members of the Derivatives Market Institute for Standards who have been actively implementing the 30/30/30 Standard. Representatives from brokerage firms and clients share how they identified and resolved issues causing processing delays, reduced risk and increased the percentage of trades in the right account on T+0.
CONTINUE READINGBanks, broker-dealers, asset managers and other participants in the US Treasury market are scrambling to comply with a regulatory mandate to step up their use of central clearing. The adoption of central clearing will require market participants to implement a host of changes to their processes, systems and counterparty relationships.
CONTINUE READINGA "must read" for prospective and new participants in the derivatives industry as well as market regulators and other stakeholders who must build market knowledge. It serves as a valuable educational resource for the aspiring professional — whether from the buy or sell-side — and as a basic component in any personal finance library.
CONTINUE READINGA practical application of U.S. derivatives regulations that serves as desk reference and a study manual for the regulation portion for the Series 3 exam, and the Series 32 exam for current professionals of the UK & Canada who must meet U.S. proficiency requirements.
CONTINUE READINGA basic guide for knowledge seekers wishing to understand the markets, players, products and regulatory structure. Our guide offers an overview on how markets work and how the products they trade are used to solve real-world problems. The guide includes a glossary of definitions and industry jargon.
CONTINUE READINGSeries 3 PassMaster is a 2-part exam prep software. The Tutorial is a "flash card" section that uses Q&A to test your knowledge by topic area and level of difficulty. After responding to a question, you receive instant feedback with an explanatory answer and rationale. The Exam Simulator offers an unlimited number of timed tests. It mimics the format of the Series 3 Exam with results scored like the actual test.
CONTINUE READINGOur most popular set helps build your confidence for test day! The set includes Futures and Options and U.S. Futures Regulation plus PassMaster online flash cards and practice exam. This blended learning set provides an excellent way to learn as well as test your knowledge and retention of important concepts and regulations.
CONTINUE READINGWhether you’re preparing for the Series 3 exam, building a career in the industry, or simply need a stronger grasp of the futures and options markets for your role, this two-book set is an essential resource. Futures and Options—written by market practitioners—blends theory with real-world insights, while U.S. Futures Regulation clarifies how derivatives regulations are applied in practice.
CONTINUE READINGOpening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the 2025 Futures & Options Expo in Chicago. As prepared for delivery.
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