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FIA responds to ESMA consultation on margin transparency requirements
FIA has responded to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s consultation on margin transparency requirements, urging the regulator not to mandate overly prescriptive requirements for clearing member firms, particularly those that do not apply their own margin models but simply pass through clearinghouses’ margin requirements to clients.
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FIA submits request for clarification on EMIR 3.0 active account representativeness
FIA, ISDA and the European Fund and Asset Management Association have shared a paper with EU policymakers, requesting clarification on the implementation of the active account requirement under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR 3.0) in relation to representativeness. The associations request regulatory guidance, with a view to standardising compliance and avoiding fragmented implementation of requirements across EU member states.
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FIA and ISDA respond to Reserve Bank of Australia guidance for the clearing and settlement facility resolution regime
FIA and ISDA urge greater clarity in the RBA’s draft guidance on clearing and settlement facility resolution to enhance transparency, communication and market stability during interventions.
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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 CDCC proposal on new TRS clearing service
FIA urges the Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation to segregate default resources for the new TRS clearing service and increase CCP capital to reflect higher risk.
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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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Understanding the FIA Terms of Business 2018
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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FIA seeks refinements to CME treasury clearing proposal to support FCM participation
FIA has filed comments with the US Securities and Exchange Commission in response to CME Securities Clearing's application and proposed rules to clear cash and repo treasury transactions.
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