FIA Statement On The Passing Away Of NYBOT President And CEO Harry Falk

The Futures Industry Association today issued the following statement from FIA President John Damgard expressing his sadness at the news that Harry Falk, the president and chief executive officer of the New York Board of Trade, passed away this morning.

“I am shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Harry Falk. He was one of the real veterans in our business. The contributions that Harry made to the international softs market are unmatched. This is a tremendous loss to our industry. Our sympathies go out to his family and his many, many friends.”