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READ MOREFad or foundation: Options industry executives weigh in on the equity options trading boom in India and the US
In a recent panel discussion at the International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, FL, several senior executives of the equity options trading ecosystem weighed in on the reasons for the explosive growth, why they think trading volume will continue to climb, and what the industry is doing to keep customers and regulators happy.
Industry experts optimistic on trading volume but concerned about capital
March 14, 2024 CONTINUE READINGCFTC advisory committee examines CCP resilience, FCM concentration and Treasury basis trade
April 10, 2024 CONTINUE READINGViewpoint
1 March 2024
Viewpoint – Brokers and exchanges ramp up resources for retail traders
Retail trading is one of the fastest growing dimensions of the exchange-traded derivatives markets. This trend picked up speed during the pandemic, and it shows no signs of slowing down. According to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, US retail trading volume in futures contracts now averages about 50% higher than the pre-pandemic era.
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People news – March/April 2024
Appointments, promotions, and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGViewpoint – Treasury clearing, portfolio margining and white whales
There are tales in literature and lore of protagonists who obsess over certain quests but who are never able to obtain their elusive capture. For King Arthur, it was the Holy Grail. For Ahab, it was Moby Dick. For Casey’s at bat, it was the homerun. And for me, it’s portfolio margining of cash and futures in the US Treasury market. With the recent mandate by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clear certain treasuries and repos, this goal is again coming into focus.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC advisory committee examines CCP resilience, FCM concentration and Treasury basis trade
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Market Risk Advisory Committee, a group consisting of representatives from exchanges, intermediaries, end-users and advocacy groups, held an open meeting on 9 April to discuss a wide range of current policy issues and market trends.
CONTINUE READINGPeople news – February/March 2024
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGCommentary: Seven takeaways from FIA Boca 2024
This year's annual FIA conference in Boca Raton was one of the most successful ever. The program consisted of eight panels over three days as well as one-on-one discussions with prominent industry executives and thought leaders such as Ken Griffin, the chief executive of Citadel, and Daniel Yergin, a leading authority on energy, geopolitics and the global economy. Seven themes stood out from this year's event - industry outlook, treasury clearing, competition among exchanges, rise of retail, geopolitics and commodity supply chains, technology and cyber risk.
CONTINUE READINGFad or foundation: Options industry executives weigh in on the equity options trading boom in India and the US
In a recent panel discussion at the International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, FL, several senior executives of the equity options trading ecosystem weighed in on the reasons for the explosive growth, why they think trading volume will continue to climb, and what the industry is doing to keep customers and regulators happy.
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