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Trends in Extraterritorial Enforcement in Derivatives Markets
Bracewell addresses issues covering CFTC/DOJ prosecution of Commodity Exchange Act Violations for Non-US Conduct and UK and EU developments.
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Stablecoins Explained: Crypto’s Big Bang Moment?
For years, Wall Street banks kept stablecoins at arm’s length. But now, even the most conservative parts of traditional finance are starting to recognize their potential. It feels like a seminal moment, but, as always with technological innovation, there are risks and challenges and questions of hype vs reality.
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Trends in ETD Trading Q2 2025
FIA presents its quarterly review of volume and open interest on derivatives exchanges worldwide. This quarter we will look at the sharp decline in India's options market, the continued growth of interest rate futures and options in Europe and the US, and competition among exchanges in the energy sector.
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ETD Volume - July 2025
Worldwide 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.
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EMIR 3.0 – ESMA final report on active account requirements
EMIR 3.0 – On 19 June 2025, ESMA has issued its final report on the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) outlining the conditions for compliance with the active account requirement (AAR), pursuant to the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) 3.0. The RTS have been submitted to the European Commission (EC) for endorsement and will subsequently undergo review by the European Parliament and the Council.
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Looking Forward: Shifting Priorities at the CFTC and SEC
The start of the year has brought policy changes, personnel shifts, and a realignment of priorities at the CFTC and SEC. Foley and Lardner will discuss the recent developments at the Commissions under the new administration and their implications for market participants.
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ETD Volume - May 2025
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 8.82 billion contracts in May. This was down 7.9% from April 2025 and down 51.1% from May 2024.
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ETD Volume - June 2025
Worldwide 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.
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Improving the Timeliness of Give-Up Processing
How is the industry addressing friction points that cause delays in give-up processing? This webinar features members of the Derivatives Market Institute for Standards who have been actively implementing the Final Standard for Improving Timeliness of Trade Give-Ups and Allocations (30/30/30) released in June 2023. Representatives from brokerage firms and clients will share how they identified and resolved issues causing processing delays, reduced risk and increased the percentage of trades in the right account on T+0.
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Improving the Timeliness of Give-Up Processing
How is the industry addressing friction points that cause delays in give-up processing? This webinar features members of the Derivatives Market Institute for Standards who have been actively implementing the 30/30/30 Standard. Representatives from brokerage firms and clients share how they identified and resolved issues causing processing delays, reduced risk and increased the percentage of trades in the right account on T+0.
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