Americas News
The latest industry and regulatory news affecting North and South America.
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CFTC, SEC hold first-ever joint meeting to discuss margin-related harmonization
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the US Securities and Exchange Commission held their first-ever joint public meeting on 22 October.
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CFTC approves final rule on speculative position limits for commodity derivatives
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved a final rulemaking on speculative position limits for commodity derivatives via a 3-2 vote at an open meeting on 15 October.
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FIA and FIA PTG join over two dozen trade groups in opposing NJ FTT proposal
On 6 October, FIA and FIA PTG joined over two dozen trade groups in sending letters of opposition to the New Jersey legislature, highlighting concerns about legislative proposals that would impose a tax on high-quantity processors of financial transactions.
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CFTC finalizes rule to streamline reporting for commodity pool operators
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission finalized a rule amending certain compliance requirements for commodity pool operators under Commission Regulation 4.27 by a 5-0 vote during an open meeting on 6 October.
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FIA urges market participants to prioritize data standardization
"Tag 1031" effort to resolve brokerage rate issues is an important example of industry-led solutions
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CFTC finalizes alternative compliance regime for non-US DCOs, updates swap data rules
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission unanimously approved an alternative compliance regime for non-US derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) by a 5-0 vote on 17 September. The rulemaking effectively defers many CFTC oversight requirements to relevant home-country regulatory regimes for foreign DCOs.
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FIA and FIA PTG comment in support of the CFTC’s electronic trading proposal
FIA and FIA PTG comment in support of the CFTC’s electronic trading proposal
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FIA releases midyear 2020 advocacy report
FIA is proud to be your voice and tireless advocate during these challenging times. This has been an extraordinary year like no other we have seen. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an unprecedented health and economic crisis to our global community. Yet these uncertain times require us to rise to the occasion and meet these problems head-on with creative solutions and innovative ideas. FIA is energized to be your partner through these difficult days ahead.
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Political experts weigh in on FTT, CFTC reauthorization and November election
Analyst Charlie Cook headlines members-only FIA event
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CFTC finalizes capital requirements for swap participants
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission finalized a new rule on capital requirements for swaps market participants and advanced a proposed rulemaking on swaps margin in a public meeting held via teleconference on July 22. The final capital requirements for swap participants will be flexible, offering three potential methodologies for market participants to follow, and is the first such measure at the agency since it was mandated by Congress under Dodd-Frank.
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