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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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FIA Speaks Episode 13: Ten years of Dodd-Frank with CFTC Commissioners Dawn Stump and Dan Berkovitz
10 years of Dodd-Frank. On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The Act for the first-time regulated swaps in much the same manner as the futures industry has been regulated for decades. In this episode, two major players of the Act are featured, CFTC Commissioners Dawn Stump and Dan Berkovitz.
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FIA commodities members support swaps data reporting changes
In a recent comment letter, FIA supports the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) efforts to improve its swap data reporting rules.
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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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FIA’s Commodities Members urge CFTC to take deliberate approach to improving swaps reporting rules
FIA’s commodities members wrote in support of the CFTC’s efforts to improve its swap data reporting rules and stressed the importance of the Commission and public having access to accurate and reliable data.
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FIA and SIFMA release white paper on U.S. access to non-U.S. trading venues and CCPs
Washington, D.C. and London—FIA and SIFMA today released a white paper setting out recommendations for improving U.S. access to international swap markets.
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Treasury Capital Markets Report makes valuable recommendations on cleared derivatives markets
FIA released a statement today commending the Treasury Department’s work on the Capital Markets Report.
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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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Special report: U.S. advocacy update
Last week, FIA board members and staff conducted a variety of meetings with policymakers in Washington, D.C.
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FIA issues statement on regulatory review announced by White House
Washington, D.C. — In response to the executive order issued today by the White House that directed the Treasury Secretary to conduct a 120-day review of financial system regulation, FIA released the following statement from FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken:
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