Commodities archive
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Oil futures contracts in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai offer new ways to hedge flows to Asia
Oil futures trading took a dive in 2020 as the pandemic shut down the global economy and the demand for oil collapsed. Now that economies in many parts of the world are returning to growth, supply and demand for oil is moving back to normal patterns. The oil futures markets, however, have changed.
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CFTC position limits: looking ahead to implementation and compliance
On 10 December FIA provided members with a detailed overview of the CFTC’s final position limits rule. Panelists from FIA, the CFTC, CME, ICE and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP discussed the development, effective and compliance dates, and requirements of the final rule. Special emphasis was placed on implementation issues and the expanded role of the exchanges in administering federal position limits and hedge exemptions. The panelists also responded to questions from the attendees.
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FIA welcomes new House Agriculture Committee leadership
FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today released the following statement congratulating House Agriculture Committee Chairman-designate Representative David Scott and Ranking Member-designate Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson.
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APAC exchanges gear up for product launches in 2021
Derivatives exchanges in Asia Pacific have been working to launch innovative products and enhance their trading technology
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China opens futures markets further to outside world
Sixth international commodity futures contract launches in China as barriers are lowered for overseas investors
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FIA supports CFTC proposal on initial margin requirements for non-cleared swaps
FIA’s commodities members generally support the two CFTC proposals regarding the “Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants.” The Proposals seek to amend the current margin requirements for uncleared swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants for which there is no prudential regulator.
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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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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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LME positions metals as cornerstone of sustainability
New products proposed by LME include a spot trading platform for low carbon aluminium, and a register for producers to log their metal's carbon-related details
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Markets need to be part of the climate change solution, says FIA
FIA has published a new policy paper, "How derivatives markets are helping the world fight climate change," in consultation with its members across the cleared derivatives industry on climate-related risks for financial markets and the global economy.
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