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 - May 2026
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 11.80 billion contracts in May. This decreased 2.7% from April 2026 but increased 33.8% from May 2025. -
Stablecoins for Derivatives – Collateral, Settlement, and More
In this webinar, partners from MoFo will discuss the proposed uses of payment stablecoins with respect to U.S. derivatives markets, the role of the GENIUS Act, and key policy and regulatory issues, and important legislative developments. -
ETD Volume - April 2026
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 12.12 billion contracts in April. This decreased 11.9% from March 2026 but increased 26.6% from April 2025. -
Developments in Cross-Border Derivatives Jurisdiction
This webinar examines recent developments in the cross-border application of the Commodity Exchange Act and related regulatory regimes. Topics will include the CFTC’s efforts to rationalize derivatives definitions and cross-border regulatory categories, increasing clarity around the U.S. nexus that triggers U.S. requirements, the extraterritorial reach of the SEC’s U.S. Treasury clearing mandate, expectations for cross-border enforcement by the CFTC, SEC and DOJ, and pain points and practical implications for globally active market participants. -
Trends in ETD Trading Q1 2026
This webinar provides insights into trends in trading activity in the global listed derivatives markets for the first quarter of 2026, using data on volume and open interest to illustrate the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on commodity and financial futures and options. -
ETD Volume - March 2026
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 13.75 billion contracts in March. This increased 18.3% from February 2026 and increased 46.7% from March 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.
