Videos
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Clearing 101: Safeguards for the Futures Market
Whether you're a futures industry professional, commercial hedger, fund manager or professional trader, it is important to understand the critical role that clearing plays in reducing the risk of counterparty default, guaranteeing the financial performance of all contracts and safeguarding customer funds.
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Give Up Essentials
Whether you’re a customer or an employee at a broker, exchange, or CCP, understanding give ups and the complexities they add to the trade flow is essential. This online course illustrates how the introduction of give ups alters the trade flow for futures and options on futures.
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Rules & Regulatory Guidance for CME Group Markets
This course has been produced jointly by FIA and the CME Group to help market users understand and comply with some of the most important trade practice rules of the CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX. Topics include wash trades, position limits, disruptive trading practices, block trades and pre-execution communications.
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Navigating Give Up Agreements
This course provides an in-depth explanation of the different versions of the FIA International Uniform Give-Up Agreement, what it covers, clarifies the roles and obligations of each party, and illustrates the Give-Up Agreement workflow. Interactive scenarios offer practical ways to troubleshoot everyday issues.
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All-New Periodic Ethics Training
The IFM's Periodic Ethics Training helps firms and registrants meet ongoing training requirements as mandated by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and National Futures Association (NFA) Rule 2-9. This interactive training is built upon engaging case studies that incorporate several categories of pertinent information including law, regulation, professional ethics and sound judgment.
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Commodities 101: From Physical to Futures SOLD OUT!
Commodities 101 is a foundational course designed to introduce you to the world of commodities (both physical and futures) and how they're traded. This comprehensive introductory course demystifies the world of commodities by exploring their structure, market dynamics, key participants, and the tools used to manage risk and gain exposure.
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Swaps 101: OTC vs. Listed Derivatives
Swaps 101 is a foundational course designed to introduce you to the world of swaps, including both over-the-counter and listed derivatives. This comprehensive introductory course demystifies the world of swaps by exploring their structure, market dynamics, key participants, and the tools used to manage risk and gain exposure.
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Rules & Regulatory Guidance for ICE US
This course, produced jointly by FIA and ICE US, is designed to help market users understand and comply with some of the most important trading rules of the exchange. Content covers disruptive trading practices, wash trades, position limits, block trades, exchange-for-related-positions, and pre-arranged trades.
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All-New Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Training
This recently updated course equips futures industry professionals to respond to the latest money laundering and terrorist financing techniques. The course explains the legal and regulatory obligations that govern the identification, monitoring, and reporting of suspicious activity. Interactive case studies challenge learners to consider real-world scenarios—helping translate regulatory expectations into day-to-day decision-making.
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Anatomy of a Futures Brokerage Firm
Anatomy of a Futures Brokerage Firm offers an inside look at how futures brokerage firms are structured. It explores the role and responsibilities of the Front, Middle and Back Offices, as well as the cross-functional teams—Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and Financial Management that advise, monitor, and support them.
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