Commodities archive
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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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FIA submits response to the European Commission consultation on a renewed sustainable finance strategy
FIA has issued a response to the European Commission consultation on a renewed sustainable finance strategy.
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Verena Ross discusses ESMA's key priorities at IDX-V
The derivatives markets have functioned well under severe pressure during the pandemic but the potential risk for future volatility continues, said Verena Ross, executive director of Europe's markets regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority, at FIA's virtual IDX-V conference.
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Battle of the benchmarks - Brent and WTI share growth in crude oil futures
Crude oil futures trading exploded in the first quarter of 2020 as price volatility reached record levels, but that was only the latest chapter in a long-term uptrend in the world’s most actively traded commodity futures.
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FIA commends and offers refinements to CFTC’s proposed position limits rule
FIA today commends the CFTC for proposing a workable and flexible rule on speculative position limits for derivatives.
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