Walt Lukken Previews FIA Boca 2026 with Elie Mishory

In this episode, Walt Lukken, former Commissioner and Acting Chairman of the CFTC and current President & CEO of FIA, sits down with guest host Elie Mishory to discuss, among other topics, his experience as a former acting chairman of the CFTC, the FIA and its upcoming headline annual conference FIA Boca, what industry may expect to see coming from the CFTC under Chairman Michael Selig, and more!Walt also shares his experiences navigating challenges in leadership, including during the 2008 financial crisis, his view of the FIA’s role as stewards of institutional knowledge in an ever-evolving industry, and some advice for the new CFTC Chairman Selig and newcomers to the industry. Along the way, Walt emphasizes the value of collaboration and some of the memorable moments from past Boca conferences.Enjoy the discussion and as always - Follow, like, share, and subscribe for more great CFTC or derivatives related content. If there is someone you’d like to see featured on the Podcast or a specific topic you want discussed, send your comments and suggestions our way!