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  • ISDA, SIFMA and FIA comments on enhanced supplementary leverage ratio reforms

    FIA, ISDA and SIFMA strongly support the proposed recalibration of the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio and urge the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC to finalize the proposal as soon as possible, with an effective date no later than 1 January 2026.

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  • Joint trades call for recalibration of cryptoasset prudential standards and highlight DLT’s transformative role in capital markets

    The Joint Trades recommend essential revisions of the Basel banking prudential treatment of cryptoassets and pausing implementation of SCO60 ahead of its January 2026 effective date to allow for a targeted consultation and redesign. The letter highlights the excessively conservative and overly punitive capital treatment of cryptoassets that is misaligned with actual risks, in addition to various inconsistencies with current market risk management practices.

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  • FIA hires new US government affairs lead

    WASHINGTON, DC – FIA president and CEO Walt Lukken today announced Darin Guries will join FIA as Vice President of US Government Relations starting 2 September.

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  • FIA CEO Lukken testifies on federal oversight of digital commodities

    The digital asset industry deserves and requires a proper regulatory framework that will keep these markets safe, innovative and growing. The US has an opportunity to lead in the global development of digital assets, but Congress must act quickly. Without this leadership, these markets will continue to expand overseas and outside of the reach of US influence.

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  • FIA CEO Lukken testifies on federal oversight of digital commodities

    The digital asset industry deserves and requires a proper regulatory framework that will keep these markets safe, innovative and growing. The US has an opportunity to lead in the global development of digital assets, but Congress must act quickly. Without this leadership, these markets will continue to expand overseas and outside of the reach of US influence.

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  • IDX 2025 opening remarks: Forging our future

    Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the International Derivatives Expo (IDX) in London on 16 June 2025. As prepared for delivery.

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  • Boca 2025 Opening Remarks: Let the Magic Happen

    Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Florida.

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  • FIA letter to President Trump highlights priorities and opportunities

    FIA's letter highlights US bank capital proposals, US Treasury clearing, evolving market structures and emerging technology/AI

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