Ellen Greene, managing director of equity and options market structure at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), shared insights on key industry concerns at the Options Industry Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, in an interview with John Lothian News sponsored by the OCC.

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In a recent roundtable on transition finance with the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), JLN spoke with three dynamic leaders representing exchanges from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), all members of the World Federation of Exchanges. Speaking with us were Dr. Soraphol Tulayasathien, senior executive vice president, Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET); Dr Hezri Adnan, current director, group sustainability of Bursa Malaysia; and Laurent Poirot, head of product strategy and development at SGX. Contributing to the conversation were Nandini Sukumar, CEO of the WFE and Victoria Powell, senior manager – ESG, regulatory affairs for the WFE.

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Boca Raton, FL (JLN) – Jim Downs, CEO of Connamara Technologies, a provider of exchange infrastructure technology, emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance for clients during an interview at the FIA’s International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, FL. Connamara’s customer base consists of 40% regulated entities in derivatives and equities markets, with the remaining clients ranging from crypto infrastructures in the US to an equity platform in Brazil, Downs said. Downs highlighted that even unregulated clients aim to operate as if they were regulated, maintaining rulebooks and prioritizing brand reputation, he said.

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In episode 10 of Futures Discovery, we’re immersing ourselves in a detailed exploration of the pivotal role of Futures Commission Merchants, commonly known as FCMs. These financial intermediaries play a crucial role in facilitating futures and options trading, serving as a linchpin in the complex web of derivative markets. Understanding the intricate responsibilities and functions of FCMs is essential for navigating the dynamic landscape of modern financial systems.

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In this episode of Options Discovery, Asma Awass talks about topics that newer and intermediate traders should familiarize themselves with. This episode includes a breakdown of a few multi-leg options strategies, volatility, and the most common corporate actions. Asma then sits down with Mark Benzaquen, Principal of OCC Education, who goes deeper into these topics. 

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