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FIA Conferences
FIA provides a continuing forum for the discussion of industry concerns and opportunities. Listed below are the major FIA annual conferences. Click on linked titles to learn more about individual conferences.
For information on sponsoring or exhibiting at an FIA conference, you may download the FIA Conference Guide*.
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L&C 2008 - 30th Annual Law & Compliance Division Workshop
May 7-9, 2008
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel,
Baltimore, Maryland
The FIA Law & Compliance Division holds a spring conference on the East Coast each year. Compliance officers, attorneys, and regulators consider issues affecting the legal and regulatory framework of the derivatives industry. |
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IDX: International Derivatives Expo 2008
10-11 June 2008
The Brewery,
Chiswell Street, London
Over the years, this prestigious event has grown to include representatives from major international brokerage firms, exchanges and key regulatory agencies. For the first time, the FIA and FOA will host its own independent trade show – International Derivatives Expo – to complement IDC and the other events and activities that are part of International Derivatives Week. |
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FIA/OIC New York Equity Options Conference 2008
September 8-9, 2008
New York Marriott Downtown
The Futures Industry Association and Options Industry Council are partnering again to host the 2nd Equity Options Conference in New York. The options inudstry has experienced phenomenal growth in the last few years, a testament to the effectiveness of options as a risk management tool used both by retail and institutional customers. The seminar is targeted towards retail investors and promotes the responsible use of options, an approach that highlights both the risks and rewards of using the product.
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Asia 2008 - 4th Annual FIA Asia Derivatives Conference
September 17-19, 2008
Westin Tokyo
FIA is pleased to announce the fourth annual Asia-wide derivatives conference in Tokyo. The event will focus on the futures and options industry in the Asia-Pacific region, featuring information exchange sessions as well as panel discussions with industry leaders from around the region.
Attendees: 400
Exhibit booths: 22 |
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Expo 2008 - 23rd Annual Futures & Options Expo
November 10-12, 2008
Hyatt Regency Chicago
Expo, held each fall in Chicago, is the largest futures industry event in the world. More than 4,000 people visit the exhibit hall that showcases the latest products and services. Seminars address brokerage issues, trading systems and strategies, and operations and technology.
Attendees: 5,000/20 countries
Exhibit booths: 150 |
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Boca 2008 - 33rd Annual International Futures Industry Conference
March 12-15, 2008
Boca Raton Resort & Club,
Boca Raton, Florida
Each spring the FIA hosts its annual meeting in Boca Raton, Florida where industry leaders from around the world gather to discuss current issues and exchange ideas. Public policy leaders including Senators and Congressmen, regulatory officials, and Congressional staff are an integral part of the program. |
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17th Annual FIA Futures Services Division OpTech Conference
April 17, 2008
New York Marriott Downtown
The New York Futures Services Division hosts an annual conference in New York for operations and technology professionals. The one-day program features information on clearing and settlement issues, order routing, electronic trading, trading technology, standards and back office systems. |
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