ICYMI- the level of customer funds held by FCMs since March is at record highs. A lot more margin in the system right now heading into a possibly volatile election period. Check out FIA's data hub! bit.ly/2I8EOHL.

CFTC should be commended for greater transparency around its enforcement guidelines. The more the industry knows how to stay in compliance, the better! And compliance is the ultimate goal. Congrats to Chairman Tarbert - ARCHIVED and CFTC enforcement division. bit.ly/35Lmhtb

Today FIAconnect issued a consequential white paper that examines the dramatic increase in margin during the early days of the pandemic. In sum, the clearing system was resilient but important lessons were learned from this real world stress test. bit.ly/2HKpG3m

FIAconnect is working with firms and exchanges to improve and automate processes and standards, so we are prepared for the next period of volatility, says Walt Lukken #FIAAsia

At the beginning of 2020, I knew the names of four other families on our Fulham street. Yesterday we collectively decorated every tree in the road and had drinks together outside. Sense of local community post Covid will stay forever.

George Gero, an ‘Institution’ of Gold Industry, Dies at 84 - Bloomberg bloom.bg/2K5BGOb

"A more perfect union" is FIAconnect CEO Walt Lukken deeply personal take on the January 6 events at the US Capitol, where he used to work and the neighborhood he calls home. ow.ly/cw8R50D7Y9B #FIAInsight #USCapitol

Saw John Lothian dig in his John Lothian News about Hoosiers hoops losing streak with Boilers. Guess I'll drown out my sorrows drinking out of my Old Oaken Bucket, which 12th ranked Hoosiers currently hold and have held for 5 out of last 7 yrs. Hoo-Hoo-Hoo Hoosiers! FIAconnect

CME water futures highlight innovation on sustainability issues shar.es/aoeQTV

During #BHM FIA celebrates the contributions of Black Americans to our industry and our country. While we celebrate America’s diversity and contributions of Black Americans, we know there is work to be done to ensure opportunity, equality, justice and increased representation.

.FIAconnect Walt Lukken writes in his monthly #FIAViewpoint about how FIA and its members continue to help the transition to a sustainable global economy. ow.ly/dXqL50DuOE9

.FIAconnect board member Goldman Sachs Alicia Crighton, representing FIA, will present a report from the CCP Risk and Governance Subcommittee at CFTC MRAC. Watch Live cftc.gov

NEW PODCAST: former DTCC executive Larry Thompson joins FIAconnect Walt Lukken about his long career at DTCC, Robinhood app issues, his advice for people just starting out in the industry and #BHM. ow.ly/zHY450DLaGk or on Apple and Google podcast apps.

Be sure to check out FIAconnect 's Blueprint to modernize trading processes. We need the industry to work together on this initiative to improve the efficiency of the trading and clearing process for exchange-traded derivatives. Read the Blueprint here: bit.ly/31tJW3b

FIA is proud to welcome tech consulting firm & marketing agency Gate 39 as one of our newest member firms! We’ve worked directly with Gate 39 on our CCP Tracker tool, and are excited to introduce them to the broader cleared derivatives industry. bit.ly/3ASmWYV

Thank you so much to everyone who made the trip to FIAconnect's #Brussels #FIAForum! We all feel passionate about our markets, their mission, and the need for them to remain safe, innovative and resilient. Full remarks: fia.org/fia/articles/k…

Shout out 📣 to CME Group for hosting the #FIAExpo opening reception Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk! #Chicago #derivatives   Looking forward to another excellent day tomorrow at Expo!

We have a lot of work to do at the SEC to advance free markets, capital formation, investor choice, and innovation. I'm delighted that Paul Atkins will be returning to lead the effort. Having worked for him during his last stint at the agency, I cannot think of a better person