The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the finalization of the agency’s 2020-2024 Strategic Plan. The plan was unanimously approved by the Commission in May and was subject to a 30-day…
The Small Exchange launched new futures products that pair the efficiency of futures with the simplicity of stocks, on June 1, 2020. Built on the pillars small, standard, and simple,…
Dear Members - As we approach our 30th Anniversary Year, NIBA will look a bit different! Every one of us - IB, CTA, FCM or Service Provider, is crazy busy…
A Comparison to Other Indexes* The NYSE FANG+ Index is up 27.6% so far in 2020 (as of June 12, 2020) vs. 10.7% for the Nasdaq-100 and -5.9% for the…
What Midland is seeing? As Director of Business Development at Midland Trust, the question that I am getting from everyone I speak to is, “what are your clients doing?”. Insight…
The NIBA is proud and excited to announce its first ever podcast. NIBA had the pleasure of hosting an interview of AFX's Dr. Richard Sandor. Our friend and supporter John…
Over the past several months, in ways we never could have imagined, our lives and businesses have changed due to the Coronavirus disease, COVID-19. The global pandemic declared in March…
The COVID crisis is providing cover and distraction for many cyber attacks. Threats include criminals impersonating the CDC and other official groups to get people to click on links that…
Best Wishes for a Healthy and Prosperous New Year from the NIBA! Join us throughout 2020 for educational, informative and actionable events: April 22 - New York Athletic Club, NYC…
With the unprecedented flow of volume into futures contracts, it comes as no surprise that there is a heightened interest in trading futures contracts. Liquidity, leverage, around the clock trading…
