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CONTINUE READINGThere is tremendous change facing the cleared derivatives markets today, especially when compared to 2008 when the CFTC was last reauthorized. FIA strongly supports the reauthorization of the CFTC, as it reinforces the agency’s mission and central role in safeguarding markets critical to the global economy.
CONTINUE READINGEPTA has responded to the FCA Consultation Paper on the UK Short Selling Regime. The response is generally in favour of the proposed changes while suggesting some further reforms to meet their objective, which is to reduce the operational burden on firms and make the SSR fit for the UK market.
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 10.14 billion contracts in July. This increased 15.7% from June 2025 but decreased 46.5% from July 2024.
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 8.76 billion contracts in June. This was down 0.6% from May 2025 and down 48.5% from June 2024.
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 10.52 billion contracts in November. This decreased 10.7% from October 2025 and decreased 37.4% from November 2024.
CONTINUE READING2025 was a year in which FIA members leaned in, worked together and delivered meaningful progress for global derivatives markets. We should take pride in how often our work translated into real-world outcomes.
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 11.77 billion contracts in October. This increased 7.4% from September 2025 but decreased 43.1% from October 2024.
CONTINUE READINGRipple Prime (formerly known as Hidden Road) is a global non-bank prime broker registered with the CFTC as an FCM and an NFA member, and regulated as a broker-dealer by FINRA, in addition to holding regulatory licenses in the UK, Netherlands and BVI, among other jurisdictions. The company’s products include prime brokerage, clearing and financing across traditional and digital assets. In 2025, Hidden Road was acquired by Ripple and now operates under the Ripple Prime name.
CONTINUE READINGFIA comes to Taipei in August 2023 where we will discuss regional and local issues and developments impacting the use of listed and cleared derivatives.
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