Education

Education

The IFM is the nonprofit, non-partisan educational foundation of the Futures Industry Association. For more than 30 years, IFM ha dedicated its work o fostering knowledge and understanding of the derivatives markets for industry professionals, market users and individuals of all backgrounds. Learn how and why derivatives markets work, and the important role these markets hold in a global economy, along with terminology, concepts, and key issues. 

In addition, IFM together with the Futures Industry Assocation (FIA) works with the derivatives industry to develop online training on practices that promote high standards of conduct. FIA, a not for profit 501(c)(6) industry trade body, advocates for open, transparent and competitive markets around the world, and supports the development of best practices and solutions for the industry. FIA Members include more than 300 financial services firms, as well as fund managers, commercial hedgers, global exchanges, technology vendors, and legal and other professional services providers.