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Guide to U.S. Futures Regulation
A 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 READINGIntroduction to Derivatives
A 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
Series 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 READINGSeries 3 Exam Standard Set
Our 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 READINGSeries 3 Exam Basic Set
Whether 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 READINGExpo 2025 Opening Remarks: Unlocking innovation – A force multiplier for our markets
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the 2025 Futures & Options Expo in Chicago. As prepared for delivery.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to Bank of England consultation on CCP resilience
FIA's response to the BoE on CCP resilience advocates against financial incentives for porting and recommends enhancements to margin models in UK EMIR.
CONTINUE READINGAugust 2025 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached a record $401.7 billion in August, up 1.1% from the previous month and up 19.5% over the last 12 months. The number of FCMs holding customer funds in futures accounts was recorded at 50 in August, same as a year ago but down from 53 five years ago.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Expo: Tokenisation efforts gain pace as derivatives industry eyes 2026 for clearinghouse acceptance
Panellists at FIA Expo say technology is proven, but clearinghouses need firm regulatory guidance to treat tokenised assets as equivalent to underlying securities.
CONTINUE READINGAiMi named FIA's 2025 Innovator of the Year
FIA today announced the winners of its annual pitch competition for startups at the FIA Expo. The pitch competition is part of FIA’s Innovators Pavilion, a platform for introducing startups to trading firms, clearing brokers, exchanges and other firms active in the global derivatives markets.
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