Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 16.98 billion contracts in June, the second highest level ever recorded. This was down 5.7% from May 2024’s record breaking month but up 69% from June 2023.
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 17.99 billion contracts in May, the highest level ever recorded. This was up 18.5% from April 2024 and up 76.2% from May 2023.
CONTINUE READINGThe trend towards the de-mutualization of exchanges that began in the early 2000s has resulted in the most significant European exchanges being for-profit organisations. There has also been substantial consolidation amongst exchanges in Europe arising from acquisitions by other exchanges. Furthermore, there have been acquisitions by exchanges of entities not involved or only peripherally involved in exchange-type activities resulting in a significant dilution of the importance of revenues arising from execution fees to the overall revenues of the groups operating these exchanges.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA members welcome the actions and responsibilities taken by the FCA, FIA EPTA members believe that the sustainability disclosure requirements are important and needed to build trust in ESG/Sustainable products and help (end)investors make meaningful investment decisions.
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 15.19 billion contracts in April. This was up 2.4% from March 2024 and up 89.9% from April 2023.
CONTINUE READINGFIA’s quarterly review of volume and open interest on derivatives exchanges worldwide. This webinar will provide insights into trends in trading activity in the global listed derivatives markets.
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 14.84 billion contracts in March. This was down 8.9% from February 2024 but up 40.4% from March 2023.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA has responded to the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s public consultation on changes to its approach to enforcement investigations. The proposed changes include the FCA publicly announcing the opening of an investigation and disclosing the identity of the subject of the investigation where it considers this to be in the public interest. While the associations support the FCA’s commitment to making its activities more transparent, they are concerned that the proposed approach will be detrimental to the orderly functioning of UK capital markets with limited value to public interest.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA members welcome the aim to provide general conditions and clarity on the divergence between financial instruments and crypto-assets. However, FIA EPTA members believe that in the suggested approach by ESMA, there is too much focus and room for interpretation for NCAs, we believe that clear criteria from ESMA are critical to define the regulatory perimeter between MiFID II and MiCAR.
CONTINUE READINGRecent developments in financial markets have led to a significant increase in the availability and interest in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) futures products.
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