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FIA co-signs statement calling for extension of tax derogation for European Power, Gas and Carbon Markets
FIA and 17 other trade associations active in energy markets jointly submitted a statement highlighting an urgent need to confirm the extension of the VAT derogation for a domestic reverse charge mechanism (“DRCM”) in European electricity, gas and emission allowance markets. The option for member states to apply DRCM was introduced to combat VAT fraud in those markets and, unless extended, will expire on 31 December 2018. Before the introduction of DRCM, billions of VAT had been defrauded from European Exchequers. The associations recommend an extension of the derogation by at least five years, a confirmation that DCRM also applies to Certificates of Origin, and comprehensive application of DRCM across all EU member states to ensure market participants can maintain trust in the integrity and safety of electricity, gas and emission allowance markets.
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FIA files response to IOSCO Consultation Report on Commodity Storage and Delivery Infrastructures: Good or Sound Practices
On 29 August 2018, FIA filed jointly with GFMA, ISDA and LBMA a response to IOSCO, asking for certain clarifications regarding the scope of the Sound or Good Practices and the provided examples.
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FIA and CMC petition CFTC to amend OCR Rule
On June 14, the Futures Industry Association and the Commodity Markets Council submitted a petition asking the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to amend the Ownership and Control Reports Rule.
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Oil Futures Set For Launch
The China Securities Regulatory Commission announced on Feb. 9 that the Shanghai International Energy Exchange, which is part of the Shanghai Futures Exchange, will begin trading its much anticipated crude oil futures contract on March 26.
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EFET and FIA develop industry standard to support commodity position reporting under MiFID II
The European Federation of Energy Traders, EUROPEX, FIA and LEBA have released the common EFET-FIA ITS4 schema for position reporting under MiFID II.
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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 submits response to Ofgem Secure and Promote Review Consultation Paper
On 19 September, FIA submitted a response to the Ofgem Secure and Promote Review Consultation Paper published on 25 July 2017. The consultation explores the impact of the Secure and Promote licence condition on liquidity in the market and if further changes are required to the license condition.
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FIA submits response to Ofgem Secure and Promote Review Consultation Paper
On 19 September, FIA submitted a response to the Ofgem Secure and Promote Review Consultation Paper published on 25 July 2017.
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Position Limits Come to Europe
On Aug. 10, the European Securities and Markets Authority published three opinions on position limits proposed by France’s markets regulator regarding rapeseed, corn and milling wheat.
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