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FIA taps JP Morgan exec for government role

The FIA has appointed a JP Morgan executive to lead its US government affairs team as US regulators embark on a raft of market reforms.

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Deutsche Boerse posts 4% rise in second quarter revenue on European rebound

Deutsche Boerse has reported a 4% year-on-year increase in its second quarter results, driven by strong performance in its fixed income and commodities trading business.

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CME’s Duffy sounds note of caution on perpetual contracts

The chairman and chief executive of CME Group has warned perpetual futures are only applicable to some asset classes as the controversial new contracts build momentum in the US.

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FIA IDX 2025 - Five Key Takeaways

From regulatory resets and AI innovation to the rise of 24/7 trading, FIA IDX 2025 revealed critical insights into where the derivatives industry is headed—and what market participants are prioritising.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Commodities market rides the volatility wave

The world's main commodities markets were volatile in the second quarter after US President Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs in early April and escalating tensions in the Middle East and Europe.

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ANALYSIS: CME targets retail traders to boost growth

CME Group sees the growth of retail participation across markets as a long-term trend that will continue to drive activity in the exchange group’s derivatives segment, according to chairman and chief executive Terry Duffy.

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ANALYSIS: CME Group riding ‘risk-on’ wave in commodity markets

CME Group's commodity markets have reported in recent months some of their busiest sessions ever as European and Asian traders join their US peers in positioning themselves for a rollercoaster second half of the year.

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