Innovations
Innovation and new technology development have been a big part of the history of futures markets. In this section, we highlight the new ideas and products that are shaping today’s business environment and helping companies grow.
The Futures of Capitalism
As we kick off the week, we want to share a story about “the biggest financial exchange you have never heard of”:…
Laurent Paulhac Discusses Portfolio Margining
In the new world of cleared over-the-counter trades brought on by financial regulation in around the globe, margin requirements…
Gareth Bale and the Tipping Point for FX Volume
The term “tipping point” is a medical one and is the moment in an epidemic when a virus reaches…
Technology Leadership Today Takes a Global Perspective
The ongoing demands of technology continue to factor into our business, as well as for our customers, partners and…
Meeting the Rush for OTC Efficiencies
In the new world of cleared trades for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, efficiencies have naturally risen to the top as…
Shiller Has Added Understanding to Markets
S&P Dow Jones Indices joins CME Group in congratulating Bob Shiller on the 2012 CME Group-MSRI Prize. Bob Shiller,…
Nearing Middle Age, FX Futures Show No Sign of Slowing Down
Foreign currency futures celebrated their 40th anniversary in May, but shifts in the global marketplace appear to be giving it a second wind.
Robert Merton on Financial Innovation and Retirement
Much of the world continues to face economic challenges, and financial innovation will be “essential” to solving them, according…
Latency and the Exchange Ecosystem
In a global community that increasingly values intelligence while simultaneously pursuing financial security and business success, you might conclude that…
Exporting Natural Gas: How Close Are We?
Natural gas exports could play a significant role in the United States’ energy future, but that might be at least…
Innovate to Advance: 20 Years of Globex
Electronic trading systems have changed the face of the exchange-traded derivatives industry on a scale that was virtually unimaginable…
Social Media and the Futures Industry
Yesterday, the Futures Industry Association hosted an event in Chicago on the effects of social media in our industry….