Speeches & Testimony
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Expo 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.
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FIA CEO Lukken testifies on federal oversight of digital commodities
The digital asset industry deserves and requires a proper regulatory framework that will keep these markets safe, innovative and growing. The US has an opportunity to lead in the global development of digital assets, but Congress must act quickly. Without this leadership, these markets will continue to expand overseas and outside of the reach of US influence.
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IDX 2025 opening remarks: Forging our future
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the International Derivatives Expo (IDX) in London on 16 June 2025. As prepared for delivery.
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Boca 2025 Opening Remarks: Let the Magic Happen
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Florida.
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FIA letter to President Trump highlights priorities and opportunities
FIA's letter highlights US bank capital proposals, US Treasury clearing, evolving market structures and emerging technology/AI
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Expo 2024 Opening Remarks: Telling the truth about our markets
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the Futures & Options Expo in Chicago on 18 November 2024. As prepared for delivery.
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FIA CEO testifies at House Agriculture Committee hearing
Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, testified today at a US House Agriculture Committee subcommittee hearing on reauthorizing the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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IDX 2024 opening remarks: The industry shines through adversity
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the International Derivatives Expo (IDX) in London on 18 June 2024. As prepared for delivery.
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Competing with conviction, respecting the contest
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, FL. As prepared for delivery.
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Down-payments to modernizing our industry
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the Asia Derivatives Conference in Singapore on 29 November 2023.
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