Since FIA launched its Innovators Pavilion program in 2015, more than 100 startups have come to the FIA Expo in Chicago and demonstrated their innovations to key people in the derivatives industry.
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives was 5.63 billion contracts in the month of September, making it the highest level recorded.
CONTINUE READINGAhead of the United Nations' COP26 climate conference, FIA's MarketVoice looks at the EU's "Fit for 55" climate package and its implications for the global derivatives markets.
CONTINUE READINGChicago's derivatives community recently reunited for a day of networking and sunshine as the FIA Operations Americas Golf Outing took place for the first time since the pandemic began. And thanks to strong turnout and the generosity of participants, the event raised roughly $30,000 for local charities.
CONTINUE READINGIf you are an experienced user of FIA legal opinions, new to the world of FIA netting and other legal opinions for regulatory capital purposes or just curious as to why FIA maintains a library of legal opinions, tune in to this FIA webinar where experts from Clifford Chance LLP and FIA explain the types of legal opinions that FIA maintains, their structure and purpose in the context of regulatory capital requirements.
CONTINUE READINGTrading volume on swap execution facilities reached $923.4 billion in average notional value per day during September 2021.
CONTINUE READINGThe topic of social class, which has largely been conspicuous for its absence in many firms' diversity and inclusion strategies, featured prominently on a recent panel discussion at FIA's IDX conference in London. Speakers agreed that more work needs to be done to boost socio-economic diversity to ensure talented people of all backgrounds are given the opportunity to succeed.
CONTINUE READINGWhether it’s inter-regional or global, there are consistent dynamics which shape the exchange traded derivatives industry. In the Asia Pacific region, some have created opportunities amidst the current uncertain environment whilst others have posed major challenges.
CONTINUE READINGThe total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs was recorded at $309.1 billion in the month of August.
CONTINUE READINGAs attention on sustainable finance issues has increased globally, exchange-traded products developer IncubEx has also moved into the spotlight thanks to its support of standardized environmental-based derivatives contracts. The IncubEx team focuses on product research and development, working primarily with exchange partners European Energy Exchange and Nodal Exchange in North America to design, develop and build new financial products in the climate and climate risk markets.
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