Videos
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Bryan T. Durkin
Bryan Durkin is a former president of CME group and currently serves on its board of directors.
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Douglas E. Harris
Douglas Harris, a long-standing and widely respected member of the derivatives industry, is a senior adviser at Promontory Financial Group, where he advises banks, swap dealers, futures commission merchants, derivatives clearing organizations and other financial institutions on regulatory and compliance issues.
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Jim Newsome
James Newsome, a founding partner of Delta Strategy Group, was previously a commissioner at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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Europe's algorithmic trading rules come under the microscope
FIA European Principal Traders Association (FIA EPTA) hosted a webinar on 24 February that reviewed European algorithmic trading rules under MiFID II and discussed suggestions put forward by the European Securities and Markets Authority for potential changes to the regime.
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Data Spotlight: ESG futures gaining traction
The universe of ESG futures and options is rapidly expanding, with close to three dozen now available on nine exchanges around the world. Trading volume is still relatively low compared to conventional equity index contracts, but is rising rapidly. December set a record of 437,000 in contracts traded, eclipsing the previous high of 364,000 set in March 2020. Trading activity also is becoming more diverse across more contracts, more exchanges and more regions.
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FIA PTG supports SEC expansion of Regs ATS and SCI to Government Securities ATSs
In a letter filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) supported the proposed expansion of Regulations ATS and SCI to include Government Securities alternative trading systems (ATSs).
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FIA Speaks Episode 15: Larry Thompson
In this episode, FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken talks to derivatives legend Larry Thompson about his long career at DTCC, Robinhood app issues and his advice for people just starting out in the industry. Larry recently retired from being General Counsel of the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation, where he spent nearly 40 years but he’s not sitting still by any means. Larry remains actively involved in several corporate and fintech boards as well as charitable efforts.
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FIA EPTA response to the IOSCO consultation on Market Data in the Secondary Equity Markets (CR03/2020)
The FIA European Principal Traders Association (FIA EPTA) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Consultation Report on market data in the secondary equity markets. In today’s markets, market data is of crucial importance for a wide range of investors and market participants – including FIA EPTA member firms.
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FIA responds to IOSCO consultation on market data
On 26 February, FIA responded to an International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) consultation on access to market data in secondary equity markets.
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The SEC’s new derivatives rule: practical implications for funds
The SEC recently adopted Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act, which will establish a comprehensive framework for the use of derivatives transactions by registered funds.
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