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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are highly focused on commodities enforcement investigations and actions alleging market manipulation, spoofing, insider trading, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud. Former senior DOJ prosecutors who led commodities enforcement investigations will highlight recent trends and developments in commodities enforcement actions and prosecutions, the statutes and enforcement tools used by the government, how legal theories have evolved, and best practices to mitigate risk. #FIAwebinar Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eZETHFcB

Less than one month til #FIAExpo 2024 in Chicago! Designed for the doer, Expo brings you industry experts providing actionable recommendations, an exhibit hall full of cutting-edge technologies, products and solutions, plus numerous opportunities for making meaningful connections. Register by 31 October & save! https://lnkd.in/dGE8JdVR Some #FIAExpo highlights include: ❇️Sessions dedicated to Treasury clearing, 24/7 trading, exchange products, 2024 elections and more  ❇️ Keynotes and fireside chats focused on the AI revolution and AI regulation  ❇️ More than 80 firms participating as exhibitors, sponsors and partners https://lnkd.in/dqppQir7 ❇️10 fintech startups featured in the Innovators Pavilion & Pitch Competition sponsored by Connamara  https://lnkd.in/dB2XKsMs ❇️Monday Opening Reception sponsored by CME Group and Tuesday Networking Reception sponsored by NSE India See what else Expo has to offer and make your plans to join us in November! https://lnkd.in/dGE8JdVR

With DC Fintech Week kicking off, check out the latest MarketVoice podcast. FIA CEO Walt Lukken interviews the founder of this premier event, Chris Brummer. Chris shares his impression of today's law students, the trends he sees in the cleared derivatives industry, crypto permeating the presidential policy debate and, of course, this year's DC Fintech Week. Listen ➡ https://lnkd.in/dvz7WrYv

FIA mourns the passing of Sir Brian Williamson, a monumental figure in the development and expansion of global futures markets. Sir Brian brought his experience of trading financial futures in Chicago during the 1970s to the original working team that led to the creation of Liffe in 1982, the first financial futures exchange in Europe. He also founded GNI, a commodities brokerage, in the same year, becoming chairman of the firm and the exchange in 1985. Sir Brian served as chairman of Liffe for a second term from 1998 to 2003, overseeing the exchange’s transition from open outcry to electronic trading, and into a for-profit organisation owned by shareholders. He was knighted for his services to financial markets in 2000.   “Sir Brian was a legendary figure for our industry and an inspiration to many,“ said Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA. “He was inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame in 2007 and remains one of this industry’s leading lights. Our industry celebrates the impactful life of Sir Brian.” https://lnkd.in/eea_5UQN

Registration is open for the 2025 Asset Derivatives Forum! Hosted by FIA, Inc. and SIFMA’s Asset Management Group, this is your exclusive opportunity to connect with market participants from all sides of a derivatives trade. Register by November 8 for the best rates! https://lnkd.in/dXn8wdB

FIA’s Will Acworth presents a 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 for the year to date. Areas of focus will include equity index derivatives in India, the US and Europe, interest rate futures and options in the US and Europe, and commodity futures and options in Europe, APAC and the US. #FIAwebinar    Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/efn7J-rA

The European T+1 Industry Task Force is pleased to share a report titled "High-level Roadmap for Adoption of T+1 in EU Securities Markets." https://lnkd.in/eEG7hdRc

Thank you Robbert Booij for the interesting and wide-ranging discussion!

And that’s a wrap! FIA and FIA Japan were delighted to see so many attendees at the inaugural #FIAforum #Tokyo! The last panel of the day focused on industry trends in the Japanese derivatives markets, including how Japan is positioning itself to drive product innovation, the growth potential of markets, particularly from the retail sector, and the key challenges and opportunities facing market participants. Thank you to Shun Yanagisawa for expertly moderating the discussion and to Desmond Chan, Kazuhisa Kakizaki, Chika Nakamura and Gerben van Veldhuijsen for your expertise and insights. Many thanks also to our wonderful sponsors: Host exchange Japan Exchange Group, Citadel Securities, Cboe Global Markets, CME Group and Tokyo Financial Exchange Inc., and our exhibitors Colt Technology Services, CQG, Inc., Eurex, StoneX Group Inc. and Trading Technologies!

FIA’s Bill Herder moderated a discussion at #FIAforum #Tokyo on the latest initiatives in Japan's derivatives markets. In the wide-ranging conversation, panellists discussed principles-based regulation for wider investor access, the critical role of investor education, Japan’s steps towards internationalisation and future market developments. Thank you to our wonderful speakers for a great discussion! ⭐Russell Beattie, CME Group ⭐Mathieu Fuhrmann, Eurex ⭐Yasuyuki Konuma, Japan Securities Clearing Corporation ⭐ Mariam Rafi, Citi ⭐Takashi Kitsukawa, Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd