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.
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….
Social Media On The Farm
Nightly Business Report featured a story last night from Diane Eastabrook, who explored how farmers are using social media…
Social Agriculture
Farmers seeking the latest information on prices and crop conditions are more likely to check their Twitter feed before calling their broker as social media plays a bigger role in how producers are managing their farms and their positions.
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…
Innovate to Advance: 40 years of Foreign Exchange Futures
A futures industry without trading in foreign currencies and other financial futures is difficult to imagine today. But in…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Big Data, Real Time
Technology provider StreamBase Systems helps market participants develop more accurate pricing models with its “information in motion.”
Q&A with Don Wilson, Founder of DRW Trading Group
Don Wilson founded DRW trading group 20 years ago as a sole proprietorship. Thanks in part to the emergence of…
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…