Capital archive
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FIA and ISDA comment on unwarranted G-SIB surcharge capital requirements
FIA and the International Swaps and Derivatives Association sent comments to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors today expressing serious concerns with proposed changes to the mandatory Banking Organization Systemic Risk Report form (FR Y-15) that would affect the treatment of client-cleared over-the-counter derivatives transactions for purposes of the capital surcharge (the G-SIB Surcharge) imposed on U.S. global systemically important banking organizations (G-SIBs).
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FIA and ISDA comment on unwarranted G-SIB surcharge capital requirements
FIA and the International Swaps and Derivatives Association sent comments to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors today expressing serious concerns with proposed changes to the mandatory Banking Organization Systemic Risk Report form (FR Y-15) that would affect the treatment of client-cleared over-the-counter derivatives transactions for purposes of the capital surcharge (the G-SIB Surcharge) imposed on U.S. global systemically important banking organizations (G-SIBs).
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Treasury Capital Markets Report makes valuable recommendations on cleared derivatives markets
FIA released a statement today commending the Treasury Department’s work on the Capital Markets Report.
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FIA recommendations to streamline CFTC regulations and enhance market integrity
FIA responded to the CFTC’s call for suggestions on simplifying and modernizing CFTC rules via Project KISS today.
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FIA Recommendations to Streamline CFTC Regulations and Enhance Market Integrity
FIA responded to the CFTC’s call for suggestions on simplifying and modernizing CFTC rules via Project KISS today.
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FIA letter to Treasury on capital regulations and CCP risk
On August 9, FIA submitted a letter to the U.S. Treasury as part of the Treasury review of the financial system.
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Special report: U.S. advocacy update
Last week, FIA board members and staff conducted a variety of meetings with policymakers in Washington, D.C.
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FIA comments on proposed changes to Securities and Futures Regulations in Singapore
On 5 June 2017 and 30 June 2017, FIA submitted responses (jointly with ISDA and ASIFMA) to the Monetary Authority of Singapore regarding proposed amendments to Regulations under the Securities and Futures Act.
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Leverage Ratio Rethink
Two influential regulatory officials have indicated that they share the widespread concerns within the derivatives industry regarding the impact of Basel III capital requirements on clearing firms. Although they expressed these views as individuals, their comments suggest that banking regulators are recognizing that the treatment of cleared derivatives under Basel III should be reviewed.
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Insight: FIA's Roadmap to Smarter Regulation and Healthier Markets
We’ve all heard the saying, “Work smarter, not harder.” Nearly a decade since the financial crisis, we are finally getting a chance to put this adage into practice. In May, FIA published our response to President Trump’s call to review U.S. financial reform rules in the form of a whitepaper outlining specific policy recommendations for improving the U.S. regulatory framework.
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