Explore FIA's Exchange Risk Controls Repository
FIA is building and maintaining a central repository of exchange-provided risk controls and practices in global cleared derivatives markets for the exclusive use of FIA members. In consultation with member firms, we developed a survey that helps provide greater transparency and facilitates risk-control benchmarking for global brokers, clearing firms, trading firms and commercial and institutional traders. This convenient centralized source of information about exchange risk controls makes it easier for firms to expand the range of markets that they use around the world.
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How clearing members managed market volatility
Speaking at the 2025 IDX conference, clearing members discussed how investments in operations helped many manage the impact of recent volatility spikes.
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FIA responds to ESMA consultation on EMIR 3.0. clearing thresholds regime
FIA has responded to ESMA’s consultation paper on draft technical standards, which provide further details for the new EMIR 3.0 clearing thresholds regime. FIA broadly agrees with the proposed uncleared thresholds but raises concerns about the reductions for IRDs and commodity derivatives, citing inflationary pressures and the importance of maintaining competitiveness with other jurisdictions.
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FIA responds to the CFTC request for comment on trading and clearing derivatives on a 24/7 basis
FIA does not support extending trading and clearing in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets to a 24/7 basis until such issues have been systematically identified, assessed, and resolved pursuant to public comment and informed public agency action.
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Navigating FIA Legal Opinions
Are you new to the world of FIA standard derivatives clearing documentation? Have you ever been asked a question about the FIA Terms of Business 2018 and you think you could benefit from a refresher? What are FIA Indirect Clearing Terms and how can they be used in practice? What are all the different types of legal opinions that FIA makes available to members and non-members?
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