The Institute for Financial Markets

DC Fintech Week, Washington's singular fintech innovation and global policy forum, is now scheduled for October 21-24.

Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commissioner Jill E. Sommers joins the IFM.

The Institute for Financial Markets (IFM) is making it easier for certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP) to meet their continuing education requirements through risk-relevant courses.

Representatives from Eurex, Touradji Capital Management, Futures Industry Association (FIA), and Patton Boggs are elected to serve on nonprofit board. Financial industry veteran Alger "Duke" Chapman retires after 15 of service to the IFM.

New data service assembles equity options position limits, reporting levels, and aggregated contracts data for all U.S., as well as major European and Asian exchanges to help firms meet new compliance and reporting duties.

Event to bring together global financial professionals to discuss the industry. Conference also supports Istanbul's efforts to become an important financial center. Comments by Vedat Akgiray, Chairman of the Capital Markets Board (SPK).

New studies address pressing industry issues such as prescriptive measures to thwart a "Flash Crash"; impacts of high-frequency trading; clearinghouse margins and systemic risk; as well as, DMA and the effects of algo trading on liquidity.

Chief Executive Officer of MEFF exchange to serve as a trustee for industry foundation.

The number of futures firms and hedge funds using Position Limits Databank rises as the industry braces for new caps mandated under the Dodd-Frank Reform Act.