FCMs are tremendously important to vibrant and safe cleared derivatives markets, and the global economy as a whole. They connect customers to our markets – particularly commercial end-users and hedgers – to provide liquidity and assist with price discovery.
CONTINUE READINGIn honor of US Black History Month, scholars from the Greenwood Project talk about the individuals who have influenced and inspired them.
CONTINUE READINGKeith Todd, new chief executive of Trading Technologies, discusses the company’s future after its acquisition by 7RIDGE
CONTINUE READINGTrading volume on swap execution facilities reached $1.28 trillion in average notional value per day during January 2022, the second highest level recorded after January 2021.
CONTINUE READINGThis session highlights the agencies’ different statutory jurisdictions, missions, congressional oversight, and regulatory frameworks, and what all of this means for the markets and companies they regulate.
CONTINUE READINGAppointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGThe US Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing titled "Examining Digital Assets: Risks, Regulation, and Innovation" on 9 February, where discussion centered in large part on the best way to provide regulatory certainty for emerging digital asset markets.
CONTINUE READINGDerivatives markets have long been warned the cessation of certain LIBOR panels after December 31, 2021. And thankfully, that date has come and gone without incident. Steve Hamilton, ICE's global head of financial derivatives, talks with FIA about the hard work of preparing for this moment and prospects for future liquidity in risk-free rates including SONIA.
CONTINUE READINGFIA has responded to HM Treasury's Financial Services Future Regulatory Framework Review: Proposals for Reform.
CONTINUE READINGTranscend offers modular technology solutions that augment existing margin and collateral processes. The Company’s comprehensive connectivity, analytics and optimization capabilities help clients automate smarter liquidity, funding and collateral decisions in real-time. Areas of application include inventory management, collateral optimization and validation, cleared and uncleared margin services, liquidity and ESG analytics, and more.
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