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  • Exchange Trading & Regulatory Fundamentals for Electronic Traders

    The training is designed to provide a better understanding of the basics of electronic trading including activities likely to draw attention from regulators. It also covers exchange rules most likely to impact traders such as pre-execution communications, cross trades, self-match trades, test trades, position limits and order-to-trade ratios.

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  • Average Pricing

    This course provides a comprehensive overview of average pricing, including how and why futures and options trades are average priced. It explains how fund managers achieve fair and equitable distribution of trades among their customers by using average pricing or best fit methodologies.

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  • Clearing 101: Safeguards for the Futures Market

    Whether you're a futures industry professional, commercial hedger, fund manager or professional trader, it is important to understand the critical role that clearing plays in reducing the risk of counterparty default, guaranteeing the financial performance of all contracts and safeguarding customer funds.

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  • Rules & Regulatory Guidance for CME Group Markets

    This course has been produced jointly by FIA and the CME Group to help market users understand and comply with some of the most important trade practice rules of the CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX. Topics include wash trades, position limits, disruptive trading practices, block trades and pre-execution communications.

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  • Navigating Give Up Agreements

    This course provides an in-depth explanation of the different versions of the FIA International Uniform Give-Up Agreement, what it covers, clarifies the roles and obligations of each party, and illustrates the Give-Up Agreement workflow. Interactive scenarios offer practical ways to troubleshoot everyday issues.

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  • Periodic Ethics Training

    The IFM's Periodic Ethics Training helps firms and registrants meet ongoing training requirements as mandated by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and National Futures Association (NFA) Rule 2-9. This interactive training is built upon case studies that incorporate several categories of pertinent information including law, regulation, professional ethics and sound judgment.

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  • Commodities 101: From Physical to Futures

    Commodities 101 is a foundational course designed to introduce you to the world of commodities (both physical and futures) and how they're traded. This comprehensive introductory course demystifies the world of commodities by exploring their structure, market dynamics, key participants, and the tools used to manage risk and gain exposure.

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  • Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Training

    This course provides a clear understanding of various money laundering techniques and their threats to the financial industry. Learners will gain a better understanding of the regulations designed to detect, monitor, and prevent criminal actions. Interactive scenarios are designed to help industry participants detect, prevent and respond effectively to attempts to launder money through their firms and the futures markets.

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  • Swaps 101: OTC vs. Listed Derivatives

    Swaps 101 is a foundational course designed to introduce you to the world of swaps, including both over-the-counter and listed derivatives. This comprehensive introductory course demystifies the world of swaps by exploring their structure, market dynamics, key participants, and the tools used to manage risk and gain exposure.

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  • Rules & Regulatory Guidance for ICE US

    This course, produced jointly by FIA and ICE US, is designed to help market users understand and comply with some of the most important trading rules of the exchange. Content covers disruptive trading practices, wash trades, position limits, block trades, exchange-for-related-positions, and pre-arranged trades.

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