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Viewpoint – The importance of showing up
FIA and board members met with members of the Trump Administration this month to share views on capital – both the Basel End Game and the ongoing need for cross-product netting – as well as US Treasury clearing, among other issues. In his latest Viewpoint column, Walt Lukken, FIA’s President and CEO, highlights the incredible value in meeting with policymakers in person to advocate the industry’s priorities.
CONTINUE READINGRetail-focused precious metals derivatives trading surges, outpacing institutional growth
Retail investors fuelled a sharp rise in trading activity across precious metals derivatives in 2025, while institutional benchmark futures contracts saw comparatively muted growth.
CONTINUE READINGGlobal ETD trading fell in 2025 as India crackdown hits options volume
Global trading in exchange-traded derivatives fell in 2025, largely due to a sharp pullback in equity options trading in India following regulators' moves to curb speculative retail activity. Even as global volumes fell, open interest – a measure of outstanding positions – told a different story, underscoring continued demand for derivatives as tools for hedging and price discovery.
CONTINUE READINGViewpoint: Crossing the river by feeling for stones
China's commodity futures markets rank among the world's largest in terms of both the volume of trading and the range of commodities that are traded. The success of these markets creates a tremendous pool of liquidity for Chinese and foreign companies that need to hedge their risks. But there's a problem – access to those markets is quite challenging for commodity traders and end-users in other parts of the world.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to CFTC retail DCO request with suggestion for simplified regulatory approach
FIA invites the CFTC to consider a modified regime for fully collateralized and pre-funded clearing models, including those catering to retail traders.
CONTINUE READINGTokenization Basics
Interest in tokenization of real-world assets is accelerating—and the futures industry is taking notice. This Get Smart session introduces the fundamentals of tokenization and explores current and potential applications in futures markets. It offers insights you need to engage in the tokenization conversation and understand how it might apply to your role or organization.
CONTINUE READINGFIA New Member Profile – TransMarket Group
Founded in 1980, TransMarket Group (TMG) is a privately held global proprietary trading firm headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in Puerto Rico and Switzerland. TMG remains an active participant in the domestic interest rate derivatives and fixed income markets in which the firm was founded, while significantly expanding both the products it trades and the geographies in which it operates.
CONTINUE READINGFIA announces 2026 President’s Award winners
FIA today announced the winners of its President's Award, an annual honour that recognizes outstanding individuals for their contributions to the global cleared derivatives industry over the past year.
CONTINUE READINGJoint Trades Statement on FAQs on the Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities
Following the US the federal bank regulatory agencies jointly issuing answers to frequently asked questions to clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities, FIA and other financial trade associations welcomed the news and sought further action.
CONTINUE READINGFIA highlights challenges, opportunities of 24/7 trading and clearing
the paper highlights the need for 24/7 clearing and risk management to accompany 24/7 trading, ensuring sufficient liquidity in the markets, considering operational risk and utilising existing market principles and regulations to provide a roadmap.
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