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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Trends in ETD Trading Q2 2025
FIA presents its quarterly review of volume and open interest on derivatives exchanges worldwide. This quarter we will look at the sharp decline in India's options market, the continued growth of interest rate futures and options in Europe and the US, and competition among exchanges in the energy sector.
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ETD Volume - June 2025
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 8.76 billion contracts in June. This was down 0.6% from May 2025 and down 48.5% from June 2024.
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EMIR 3.0 – ESMA final report on active account requirements
EMIR 3.0 – On 19 June 2025, ESMA has issued its final report on the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) outlining the conditions for compliance with the active account requirement (AAR), pursuant to the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) 3.0. The RTS have been submitted to the European Commission (EC) for endorsement and will subsequently undergo review by the European Parliament and the Council.
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Looking Forward: Shifting Priorities at the CFTC and SEC
The start of the year has brought policy changes, personnel shifts, and a realignment of priorities at the CFTC and SEC. Foley and Lardner will discuss the recent developments at the Commissions under the new administration and their implications for market participants.
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ETD Volume - May 2025
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 8.82 billion contracts in May. This was down 7.9% from April 2025 and down 51.1% from May 2024.
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Improving the Timeliness of Give-Up Processing
How is the industry addressing friction points that cause delays in give-up processing? This webinar features members of the Derivatives Market Institute for Standards who have been actively implementing the Final Standard for Improving Timeliness of Trade Give-Ups and Allocations (30/30/30) released in June 2023. Representatives from brokerage firms and clients will share how they identified and resolved issues causing processing delays, reduced risk and increased the percentage of trades in the right account on T+0.
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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.
