About Us
Who We Are
The Information Markets Association (IMA) is a nonprofit trade association serving as the unified voice for the information markets industry. We were founded in 2026 by a coalition of exchanges, market makers, data providers, academics, and other stakeholders who recognized the need for a coordinated industry voice.
What are Information Markets?
Platforms where participants trade contracts tied to future events or outcomes—harnessing collective intelligence to forecast events. These markets have existed for centuries, from papal succession betting in 1503 to 1880s Wall Street election markets. Today, modern exchanges facilitate billions in trading volume, producing prices that often outperform polls and expert forecasts.
Why IMA?
With over $27 billion traded in 2025 and growing regulatory complexity, our industry needed a single representative body. IMA fills that gap—advocating for industry interests, helping shape sensible regulatory frameworks, and educating policymakers about the benefits of information markets.
Our Mission
“To advocate for, support, and advance the collective interests of stakeholders in information markets — ensuring our industry’s voice is heard by policymakers, regulators, and the general public, and that the industry’s future is shaped by those who know the markets best.”
In practice: IMA fights for fair, sensible regulations, promotes industry best practices, and amplifies member expertise. We give information markets a seat at the table in important policy conversations.
Our Vision
“A thriving, transparent, and fair information marketplace where innovation flourishes, collaboration drives progress, and a unified industry voice shapes policy while upholding the highest standards of integrity.”
This vision describes a future where information markets are widely trusted and accessible, contributing valuable insights to society—where regulators, industry participants, and the public work together to foster innovation and maintain trust.
Our Values & Principles
Our core values of Transparency, Trust, and Innovation guide everything we do.
Transparency
We operate openly and inclusively, whether engaging with regulators or serving our members.
Trust
We foster trust by promoting ethical conduct and consumer protection. Integrity is non-negotiable—robust markets require participant confidence and honest practices.
Innovation
We champion innovation in market design and policy. Information markets are at the cutting edge of finance and data science; IMA supports forward-thinking approaches that allow this sector to evolve responsibly.
Collaboration and inclusivity are central to our approach.
We bring together diverse stakeholders — from large exchanges to individual academics — under one tent, valuing every member's perspective.
Our Leadership & Approach
IMA is governed by a Board of Directors elected from across our membership categories, ensuring all segments of the industry have a voice in strategic direction. Major policy positions and initiatives are developed through committee input and broad member consultation.
We maintain a lean operational model, partnering with professional services so resources stay focused on mission. Every six months, we report to members on activities and finances. IMA’s leadership approach is inclusive, transparent, and focused on delivering results for the information markets community.
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