Americas News
The latest industry and regulatory news affecting North and South America.
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FIA PTG opposes amendment to National Market System Plan governing the Consolidated Audit Trail
On February 8, 2021, FIA PTG submitted a letter to the SEC encouraging the Commission to reject an amendment to the National Market System Plan governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT).
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Resources regarding separate accounts of the same beneficial owner
March 31, 2021, is the deadline specified in the CFTC’s Supplemental Advisory and Time-Limited No-Action Relief Letter 20-28 (“NAL 20-28”) for Futures Commission Merchants (“FCMs”) and their clients to take certain steps with respect to margining of separate accounts with the same beneficial owner and related agreements.
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FIA letter to President Biden highlights priorities and opportunities
On behalf of FIA's membership, we wish you all the success as you begin your work as the 46th President of the United States. Policies affecting financial markets are sure to feature prominently in your agenda, particularly in light of the recent volatility in securities markets.
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FIA PTG joins over two dozen trade groups in opposing NY Stock Transfer Tax
On 3 February, FIA PTG joined over two dozen trade groups in sending letters to the New York legislature in opposition to re-imposing any form of a New York State Stock Transaction Tax (STT).
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FIA statement on the change of administration and new acting chairman of the CFTC
FIA statement on the change of administration and new acting chair of the CFTC
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FIA welcomes Gary Gensler as chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission
FIA President and CEO today made the following statement on the nomination of Gary Gensler to lead the SEC.
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How recent US political changes will affect derivatives markets
In November, Democrats reclaimed the White House and held their control over the US House of Representatives. Then in January, the party gained two seats in Senate through a runoff election in Georgia, dividing power 50-50 between the two parties. Here's a look at changes in leadership and potential priorities for Congress in 2021 and beyond.
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A more perfect union
FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken reflects on the recent insurrection at the US Capitol.
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CFTC advisory committee examines impact of COVID-19 on global clearing
On 17 December, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission hosted a meeting of its Global Markets Advisory Committee to review the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on derivatives clearing and to discuss regulatory developments in 2020 related to markets.
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FIA urges market role in addressing climate change
FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken made the following statement following FIA’s participation in a public consultation led by the Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets (TSVCM).
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