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Why Hollywood Doesn’t Want You Betting on Hollywood

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“It is clear that the MPAA is not familiar with the futures markets or the regulatory framework within which they operate.”

The Futures Industry Association: No one can argue that the movie-making business is without risk or that there is no need for effective risk management tools. The potential introduction of innovative instruments for managing that risk should be applauded rather … Continue reading

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The term “event markets” sucks —and the uncritical thinkers using this crappy term suck too.

Google: “event markets” — Funny enough, the first link is to the Futures Industry Association, which promoted the term… and the second to CFM, which advises not to use that term (see the bottom of the CFM frontpage). – Just … Continue reading

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FIA’s Statement on the Proposed CME-CBOT Merger — ADDENDUM

FT: Futures experts said competition could come from new OTC structures that mimicked exchange characteristics. Previous: Futures Industry Association’s Statement on the Proposed CME-CBOT Merger

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Futures Industry Association’s Statement on the Proposed CME-CBOT Merger

Futures Industry Association’s Statement on the Proposed CME-CBOT Merger: The Futures Industry Association has been asked by market participants to clarify its views on the proposed merger of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade. The CME … Continue reading

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CFTC’s inner workings: No prediction markets-related discussion in sight (as for now).

Washington Watch: CFTC Faces Crowded Agenda This Fall – 2006-11-XX Several regulatory initiatives set in motion earlier this year are coming together this fall. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission asked for public comment on three hot-button issues — reform of … Continue reading

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