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FIA Expo: Tokenisation efforts gain pace as derivatives industry eyes 2026 for clearinghouse acceptance
Panellists at FIA Expo say technology is proven, but clearinghouses need firm regulatory guidance to treat tokenised assets as equivalent to underlying securities.
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MarketVoice Podcast - An update from Doc Sandor
Walt Lukken sat down with futures industry legend and FIA Hall of Fame member Dr. Richard Sandor to discuss his new book, Carbon Hunters. They discussed how Richard found his start in the industry, his influence over the years, why he's interested in environmental markets, and wrap up with a discussion on his and his wife's passion for collecting art.
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Viewpoint: Clearing the way for stronger EU supervision
The European Commission intends to propose empowering the European Securities and Markets Authority as the central supervisor for the EU’s most significant cross-border entities – including central counterparties, central securities depositories, large trading venues and crypto exchanges. The formal proposal is expected in the coming weeks. If ESMA is to assume direct supervision, its governance framework will need to evolve in step with its expanded mandate.
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MarketVoice Podcast - Richard Berliand, Chair of the Board of Directors, TP ICAP
Walt Lukken sat down with Futures Industry Hall of Fame member Richard Berliand last month in New York City. A legend in the industry, Richard serves as board chair of TP ICAP, the world’s largest inter-dealer broker and world’s largest energy & commodities broker. They discussed the state of the derivatives markets, the regulatory environment, FCMs, the challenges of 24/7 trading and clearing, why young people should go into finance and Richard's passion for aviation.
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Viewpoint – Let’s get serious about SEC-CFTC collaboration
The pace of change is undoubtedly quickening in our markets. We must have a regulatory structure that can keep up with the markets.
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In Memoriam – Corinna Schempp
With profound sadness, the FIA team announces the loss of our beloved colleague, Corinna Schempp. No words can express our sorrow and grief. For 11 years, Corinna filled our days with energy, excitement and, of course, zeal for her German heritage.
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FIA charity spotlight: WeSeeHope
CEO Steve Murigi talks to FIA's MarketVoice about grassroots leadership, sustainable change, and why hope is a long-term investment.
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Five Years On: Revisiting FIA’s 2020 Innovators Pavilion startups
Five years ago, FIA welcomed nine technology startups from around the world to its annual Innovators Pavilion, a showcase held each November at FIA’s Futures and Options Expo in Chicago. We check back in on some of the companies for an update.
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MarketVoice Podcast - Klaus Löber, Chair of the CCP Supervisory Committee, ESMA
While in Paris for the FIA Forum, Walt Lukken sat down with Klaus Löber, Chair of the CCP Supervisory Committee at the European Securities Markets Authority, to discuss market trends, regulatory simplification, EMIR 3.0 and the importance of working with other international regulators.
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People News – September/October 2025
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
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