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Lukken Opening Remarks at FIA Expo 2018
Chicago, IL – FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today made opening remarks at the 34th annual FIA Expo. Mr. Lukken’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, follows: Welcome everyone to the 34th annual FIA Expo in the city where the modern derivatives industry began—Chicago...
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Shattering the Glass Ceiling
When it comes to gender diversity in the futures and derivatives industry, perception is reality. That was the key takeaway at a special panel discussion at FIA's Futures & Options Expo in Chicago on Wednesday, Oct. 17. The six highly successful women who participated in FIA's "Shattering the Glass Ceiling" panel all shared personal stories of professional growth and success, proving there are indeed paths to leadership in the industry right now. But they all conceded that each of their professional journeys were driven by self-confidence, risk-taking and mentorship that helped them reach their full potential -- factors that helped them overcome the doubts that can hold some women back.
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Representing parties in federal and state cryptocurrency investigations
In this webinar, a panel of Sidley Austin LLP lawyers will discuss key issues that may arise in regulatory and criminal investigations concerning cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings.
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FIA comments on UK’s financial operational resilience discussion paper
FIA submitted comments on 5 October to the Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority on their discussion paper about building the UK financial systems operational resilience.
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Lukken statement on cross-border
Washington, DC – FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today made the following statement on the Cross-Border White Paper released today by CFTC Chairman Giancarlo:
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ETD Volume - September 2018
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives was 2.36 billion contracts in the month of September, down 6.4% from the previous month but up 5.2% from September 2017.
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FIA announces fintech startups chosen for fourth annual Innovators Pavilion
Washington, D.C.—FIA today announced that 15 companies have been chosen to exhibit in the FIA Innovators Pavilion at the 34th Annual Futures & Options Expo, which will take place in Chicago on Oct. 16-18.
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FIA Tech launches transfer protocol for Brexit contingency planning in partnership with FIA
FIA Tech today launched a new Transfer Protocol to help firms prepare for the transitioning of execution and clearing businesses triggered by the UK’s departure from the European Union.
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FIA announces Amazon Web Services as sponsor of Innovators Pavilion
Washington, D.C.— FIA is pleased to announce that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has agreed to sponsor FIA’s fourth annual Innovators Pavilion, a showcase for fintech startups that are offering forward-thinking solutions for the global derivatives markets.
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ETD Volume - August 2018
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives was 2.52 billion contracts in the month of August, up 18.6% from the previous month and up 12.4% from August 2017.
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