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FIA is closely monitoring the U.K. withdrawal from the European Union in the area of financial services. We continue to work with regulators in the U.K. and the E.U. and with our members to provide for a smooth transition when it comes to derivatives clearing.

  • 28 Apr 2026

    Data Spotlight: FCM funds hit record $442 billion  

    Customer funds held at US futures brokers climbed to a record $442.7 billion in February 2026, up 26% year-on-year, according to FIA analysis. The surge reflects a sustained period of heightened volatility across global markets, driven by geopolitical developments. A second major driver has been the expansion of retail trading activity in futures markets. CONTINUE READING
  • 28 Apr 2026

    Hong Kong sharpens focus on connectivity and growth as derivatives activity accelerates 

    Hong Kong has seen its role as a gateway between China and global markets strengthen amid a surge in cross-border trading and derivatives activity. Market participants say sustaining that momentum will depend on continued investment in infrastructure and diversification across asset classes.  CONTINUE READING
  • 27 Apr 2026

    FIA responds to OSE consultation on revisions to the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options

    FIA has submitted a response to Osaka Exchange's consultation on proposed revisions to the method of setting the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options. FIA welcomes OSE’s proposal to introduce additional weekly expiries, noting that a broader range of short‑dated options can support more flexible and precise risk management for market participants. CONTINUE READING
  • 23 Apr 2026

    FIA publishes position paper on the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package 

    The paper sets out FIA members’ views on key elements of the Market Integration and Supervision Package, with a particular focus on the proposed amendments to the ESMA Regulation, EMIR and the Settlement Finality framework. It highlights areas where the Commission can strengthen its proposals to support supervisory convergence, proportionality and innovation. CONTINUE READING
  • 21 Apr 2026

    February 2026 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs

    The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached a record $442.7 billion in February, up 6.1% from the previous month and up 25.6% over the last 12 months. CONTINUE READING
  • 17 Apr 2026

    FIA publishes position paper on the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package

    FIA has published a position paper welcoming the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package and setting out targeted recommendations to strengthen the framework. CONTINUE READING

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