Difference between revisions of "International Options Market Association"
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The International Options Markets Association (IOMA) is a global group of [[exchange]]s and [[clearinghouse]]s, affiliated with the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), that trade and clear [[options]] on equities, indexes, debt, commodities and currencies. IOMA, like WFE, exists to discuss and promote higher market standards and better regulatory policies. | The International Options Markets Association (IOMA) is a global group of [[exchange]]s and [[clearinghouse]]s, affiliated with the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), that trade and clear [[options]] on equities, indexes, debt, commodities and currencies. IOMA, like WFE, exists to discuss and promote higher market standards and better regulatory policies. | ||
Revision as of 22:27, 29 December 2008
| International Options Markets Association (IOMA) | |
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| Founded | 1983 |
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| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Key People | Chairman Hugh Freedberg |
| Website | http://www.world-exchanges.org/ioma |
Template:Infobox Midpage Need Sponsor The International Options Markets Association (IOMA) is a global group of exchanges and clearinghouses, affiliated with the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), that trade and clear options on equities, indexes, debt, commodities and currencies. IOMA, like WFE, exists to discuss and promote higher market standards and better regulatory policies.
History[edit]
IOMA was founded in Amsterdam in 1983 as the International Association of Options Exchanges and Clearing Houses. The group adopted its present title in 1993 and became affiliated with the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) in 2002, when it broadened its scopeofinterest to include options trading on futures and commodities[1].
Members[edit]
IOMA membership is open to regulated exchanges and clearinghouses that facilitate options and futures contract trading. The International Options Clearing Association (IOCA) consists of clearinghouse members of IOMA. There are 38 IOMA members that trade futures and options contracts[2] and 20 members that perform post-trade activity.[3]
Key People[edit]
IOMA Chairman Hugh Freedberg is the head of global derivatives at exchange giant NYSE Euronext. Freedberg was previously CEO of London-based exchange group LIFFE, where he was instrumental in forming the joint venture with U.S. exchange NASDAQ that created the futures exchange Nasdaq LIFFE.
References[edit]
- ↑ Overview. International Options Markets Association.
- ↑ Futures and options. International Options Markets Association.
- ↑ Post-trade. International Options Markets Association.