Global Derivative Markets Reached Record Levels in 2019
Trading volume is at record levels in options and futures, according to data compiled by an industry trade group - the Futures Industry Association (FIA).
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January 2020
Top Universities Offer Unique Trading Related Courses
Some of America’s finest universities are offering unique trading related courses. Among these are MIT, Harvard, SIFMA, and the FINRA Institute.
Former CFTC Head Talks LIBOR
LIBOR had a fatal flaw which led to its downfall, according to the former head of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Burgeoning US Cannabis Industry Presents Opportunities
Traders and investors looking for a unique niche may want to try the burgeoning cannabis market in the US.
Report Looks At House Financial Services Priorities
The House Financial Services Committee released a report on its 2019 accomplishments showing numerous priorities with a de-emphasis on the investment world.
Pump and Dump Scheme Busted
The Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) and the US Department of Justice busted an international micro-cap pump and dump stock scheme.
December 2019
SGX CEO Dishes on Company’s Future
The Chief Executive Officer of one of Asia biggest exchanges SGX said Singapore’s government deserves credit for its thriving financial services industry.
FINRA Acts Against Major Players
FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, punished several industry heavyweights for non-compliance with their “know your customer” rule.
Israeli Binary Options Fraudster To Do Hard Time
An Israeli fraudster is going to do hard time for a binary options scheme.
Americans have Trouble with Investment Literacy
FINRA released its annual report of which one of the findings was a troubling lack of investment literacy with Americans.
SEC Chair Says Digitization of Money Has Arrived
The head of the Securities and Exchange Commission said the digitization of money is here and regulators should work in a symbiotic manner with it.
The Eclectic Career of Mary Ann Burns
Mary Ann Burns is the former COO of FIA and she was the latest guest on FIA’s podcast with the current FIA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Walt Lukken.
How AI Is Changing Trading
Today, trades are automated,and orders are executed in few seconds due to artificial intelligence relying on algorithmic models.
Report States Digital Currencies Volatile in 2019
Market capitalization of digital assets has increased in recent years, has been highly volatile and their trading data is sparse and may be unreliable.
Professor Takes on Big Data in Hearing
An academic scoffed at the notion that Facebook and other technology giants would get into banking to serve the underbanked.
November 2019
Spoofing has become a greater priority in the Commodities Futures Trading Commission
Investigating spoofing has become a greater priority in the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) under President Trump.