Commodities archive
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The impact of speculative trading in commodity markets - a review of the evidence: an independent report from FTI Consulting
The impact of speculative trading in commodity markets - a review of the evidence: an independent report from FTI Consulting
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FIA’s Damgard testifies at Dodd-Frank Hearing
FIA President John Damgard discussed some of the adverse consequences of the extraterritorial impact of the Dodd-Frank Act at a May 25 hearing of the House Agriculture Committee’s subcommittee on general farm commodities and risk management.
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Position limits for derivatives (RIN 3038-AD15 and 3038-AD16)
Position limits for derivatives (RIN 3038-AD15 and 3038-AD16)
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FIA urges CFTC to consider Market Migration Risks in setting Position Limits
The Futures Industry Association testified before the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on the third day of hearings regarding speculation in the energy markets and urged the agency to consider the risk of “market migration” if it applies restrictive position limits in the futures markets.
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FIA response to CFTC call for hearings on position limits
The Futures Industry Association today released the following statement from FIA President John Damgard regarding the statement issued by Gary Gensler, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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FIA statement on CFTC Index Trader report
The Futures Industry Association today issued the following statement from FIA President John Damgard regarding the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s staff report on commodity swap dealers and index traders
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FIA statement on S.3268, the Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008
The Futures Industry Association today released the following statement expressing its opposition to S. 3268, the bill titled "Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act" that is now pending in the U.S. Senate.
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FIA releases statement on CFTC energy markets oversight
The Futures Industry Association strongly supports the recent efforts of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to bolster price transparency and enhance market surveillance in commodity and energy futures markets.
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Guide to 'Lending Guidance' for Dominant Position Holders on the London Metal Exchange
Guide to 'Lending Guidance' for Dominant Position Holders on the London Metal Exchange
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