To address the needs of the industry, FIA works closely with our members to develop industry-wide standards and solutions, build communities of information sharing and support and provide annual opportunities to assess systems and processes.
Current Initiatives
Tag 1031
FIA Execution Source Code, aka "Tag 1031", is an FIA led industry initiative in conjunction with FIA Tech.
The goal of the initiative is to provide futures industry participants with a standardized data schema that aims to clearly identify the execution method used for Exchange Traded Derivative trades at point of origin, allowing executing and clearing brokers to easily reference the appropriate brokerage rate for the execution method
Learn moreDisaster Recovery Exercise
Now in its 17th year, FIA is helping the global cleared derivatives industry plan for its annual business continuity test. Registration is scheduled to open in June. For more information, contact Steve Procter at sprocter@fia.org.
The annual exercise is a coordinated industry effort to test business continuance, process recovery, connectivity and functionality between exchanges, clearinghouses and their member firms. Participants are provided with an opportunity to test the resiliency of their trading systems by conducting order entry from alternate recovery sites and verifying connectivity with exchanges and clearinghouses.
Learn moreCOVID-19
FIA is closely monitoring the latest developments related to COVID-19 and its impact on the global cleared derivatives industry.
Get up to speed on the latest updates from FIA, regulatory bodies around the globe, exchanges and CCPs as well as regional "stay-at-home" and "shelter-in-place" orders.
Learn moreGuidance
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ETD Volume - September 2026
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 12.65 billion contracts in September. This increased 16.7% from August 2026 and increased 16.7% from September 2025. -
Perpetual Futures Fundamentals
Perpetual futures are reshaping derivatives markets. This webinar explores how these contracts differ from traditional futures, who trades them, why exchanges are considering new listings, and the risk, clearing, collateral, and infrastructure considerations required to support continuous trading. -
Cleared for Risk: Cyber, Privacy & AI Threats Facing the Derivatives Industry
Attorneys from Paul Hastings cut through the noise to deliver a focused, practical briefing on the privacy, cybersecurity, and AI developments that matter most to clearing firms, exchanges, FCMs, and market infrastructure providers. -
ETD Volume - August 2026
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 10.84 billion contracts in August. This decreased 16.1% from July 2026 but increased 12.4% from August 2025. -
Battlefield Washington: Congressional Investigations Coming in the Next Congress
Join Bracewell’s Congressional Investigations practice for a preview of the House and Senate investigations landscape following the midterm elections. The discussion explores the upcoming risk landscape for the futures industry and beyond, the evolving legal and political dynamics, and how industry stakeholders can best prepare. -
ETD Volume - July 2026
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 12.94 billion contracts in July. This decreased 3.1% from June 2026 but increased 27.7% from July 2025.
About the Operations Americas Division
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FIA Operations Americas promotes industry cooperation and the exchange of ideas among FIA members throughout the Americas. Five active committees meet on a regular basis: brokerage, clearing & trade management, deliveries, financial management and education & events. Membership in the Division is annual and supports the development of the operations community in the Americas.
