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People News May /June 2026
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to SEBI consultation on options strike price framework
FIA supports SEBI’s objective of improving the predictability and availability of option strikes, particularly during periods of heightened intraday volatility. FIA also supports the proposal to introduce new intraday strikes aligned with the direction of price movement, which would help market participants manage positions more effectively during volatile market conditions. FIA makes several recommendations in its response.
CONTINUE READINGIDX 2026 opening remarks: The three peaks our industry faces
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the 2026 FIA International Derivatives Expo in London. As prepared for delivery.
CONTINUE READINGMarketVoice Podcast - Spencer Dale, Professor in Practice, Global School of Sustainability, London School of Economics
Spencer Dale, former chief economist at BP and now professor at the London School of Economics, joined Will Acworth to discuss the forces driving volatility in commodity markets, from geopolitical tensions and energy security to AI-driven demand and the pace of the energy transition.
CONTINUE READINGMarketVoice Podcast - Mairéad McGuinness, former European Commissioner for Financial Services, and David Wright, Chairman of Eurofi
Mairéad McGuinness and David Wright joined Walt Lukken at FIA’s International Derivatives Expo in London to discuss Europe’s competitiveness challenge. They warned that a tougher global environment is exposing structural weaknesses and said that Europe must unlock capital, scale markets and speed up decision-making to strengthen growth and resilience.
CONTINUE READINGFIA supports revised US bank capital proposals, urges further refinements to support central clearing
FIA has filed two comment letters responding to US federal banking regulators' proposals to revise capital standards for Category I and II banking organizations, including the implementation of Basel III’s enhanced risk-based approach (ERBA) in the US, as well as proposed changes to the Federal Reserve’s capital surcharge for US global systemically important bank holding companies (G‑SIBs).
CONTINUE READINGFIA, ISDA, GFMA, CMC and CMCE respond to IOSCO consultation on OTC commodities position reporting
FIA, alongside ISDA, GFMA, CMC and CMCE, has responded to IOSCO’s consultation on best practices for OTC commodities position reporting. The associations support IOSCO’s objectives but emphasises that regulators should prioritise better use of existing OTC derivatives data and enhanced cross-border cooperation, rather than introducing new reporting requirements. It also opposes mandatory or systematic OTC position reporting, advocating instead for a proportionate, risk-based approach based on targeted data requests and stronger coordination between authorities to avoid duplication, costs and unintended market impacts.
CONTINUE READINGIDX: Europe has the tools to compete, focus now turns to delivery
At FIA’s International Derivatives Expo in London, policymakers and market leaders delivered a clear message: Europe has the scale, capital and talent to compete globally – but turning that potential into growth will require faster execution, deeper market integration and a clearer path to implementation.
CONTINUE READINGIDX: Commodity markets brace for lasting impact from Gulf shipping disruption
Disruption to Gulf shipping is likely to have a lasting impact on global energy markets, even if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz begins to normalise, commodity market experts warned at FIA’s International Derivatives Expo.
CONTINUE READINGKilt Challenge raises £89,067 for Futures for Kids at IDX Gala
Mark Bortnik's fundraising campaign culminates at the IDX Gala as David Martin and Julie Winkler take up the sporran.
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