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FIA Principal Traders Group

The FIA Principal Traders Group is an association of firms that trade their own capital on exchanges in futures, options and equities markets worldwide. FIA PTG advocates for open access to markets, transparency, and data-driven policy.

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Electronic Trading

FIA, FIA PTG, and FIA EPTA members are working to educate the public on the benefits of automated trading, provide policymakers with expert feedback on regulatory proposals, and promote best practices in risk controls.

August 24, 2020 CONTINUE READING
FIA PTG urges SEC to reject proposed CAT funding model
July 14, 2023 CONTINUE READING
FIA PTG Responds to SEC Equity Market Structure Reform Proposals
March 31, 2023 CONTINUE READING
FIA PTG responds to FTC Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking
April 19, 2023 CONTINUE READING
FIA PTG responds to SEC Dealer Definition Proposal
May 27, 2022 CONTINUE READING

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  • FIA PTG Supports FINRA US Treasury Trade Dissemination Proposal

    In a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) supported FINRA’s US Treasury trade dissemination proposal. FIA PTG also raised concerns with two Treasury market structure proposals currently pending at the SEC – the clearing and dealer proposals.

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  • FIA PTG responds to Nasdaq PHLX proposal to add additional order types

    In a letter filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) opposed Nasdaq PHLX’s proposal to establish new “Contra Midpoint Only” and “Contra Midpoint Only with Post-Only” order types. 

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  • FIA PTG responds for the third time to FINRA proposal to add IntelligentCross ATS to the Alternative Display Facility

    In a letter filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) again opposed a proposal to add IntelligentCross ATS as a new entrant to FINRA’s Alternative Display Facility.

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  • FIA PTG, FIA EPTA support IOSCO efforts to develop digital assets framework

    The FIA European Traders Association (FIA EPTA) and the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) have responded to the Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Crypto and Digital Asset Markets Consultation.

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  • FIA PTG urges SEC to reject proposed CAT funding model

    In a letter filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in response to the Amendment to the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) urged the SEC to reject the latest proposed Funding Model. FIA PTG said the CAT requires a fundamental change to its governance and transparency model.

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  • FIA PTG Responds to Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity Expansion Proposal

    In a letter filed today with the US Securities and Exchange Commission in response to the Regulation Systems Compliance and Integrity Expansion Proposal (Reg SCI), the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) said that the SEC has not justified expanding Reg SCI to broker-dealers nor has it adequately considered alternatives and the impact on competition.

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