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Developments in Cross-Border Derivatives Jurisdiction
This webinar examines recent developments in the cross-border application of the Commodity Exchange Act and related regulatory regimes. Topics will include the CFTC’s efforts to rationalize derivatives definitions and cross-border regulatory categories, increasing clarity around the U.S. nexus that triggers U.S. requirements, the extraterritorial reach of the SEC’s U.S. Treasury clearing mandate, expectations for cross-border enforcement by the CFTC, SEC and DOJ, and pain points and practical implications for globally active market participants.
CONTINUE READINGFIA New Member Profile – Xchange Alpha, LLC
Xchange Alpha, LLC is a US derivatives exchange headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, and regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as a Designated Contract Market.
CONTINUE READINGFIA New Member Profile – Sapphire Technology Group
Sapphire Technology Group is a London-based firm dedicated to advancing the Sapphire Doctrine, a framework that defines how to build and operate sustainable, profitably growing companies.
CONTINUE READINGFIA New Member Profile – Alston & Bird
Alston & Bird is a global law firm, with offices in the US, UK and EU, advising derivatives exchanges (including prediction markets), financial institutions, investment managers, commodity traders, digital asset exchanges and other market participants on regulatory, transactional, and enforcement matters.
CONTINUE READINGFIA supports modernization of the CFTC's Commitments of Traders Reporting Program
FIA supports modernization of the CFTC's Commitments of Traders Reporting Program. Specifically, FIA recommends, through phased implementation, increasing the detail, timeliness and frequency of COT reports.
CONTINUE READING24/7 Trading and Clearing - Exploring the Pathway Forward
Continuous trading is no longer a theoretical concept in global markets. As digital assets, tokenisation and evolving customer expectations reshape financial markets, exchanges and intermediaries are increasingly examining how trading hours may expand beyond traditional schedules.
CONTINUE READINGDavid Setters Trophy raises £28,000 for MND Association, LME takes the title
The London Metal Exchange won the 2026 David Setters Trophy, helping raise £28,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Held at Blackheath Cricket Club, the tournament brought together firms from across the derivatives industry and took total fundraising since 2017 to £230,000.
CONTINUE READINGApril 2026 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached a record $455.2 billion in April, up 0.4% from the previous month and up 16.6% over the last 12 months.
CONTINUE READINGPeople 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.
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