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FIA works closely with member firms to develop industry-standard agreements and other documentation that all market participants can use to support their trading and clearing functions as well as ensure regulatory compliance in different jurisdictions.

FIA’s US Documentation Library contains a wide range of guidance documents and template agreements and disclosures. These include standard give-up agreements, client clearing and execution agreements, risk disclosure statements and a number of exchange-specific agreements.

FIA’s CCP Risk Review™ summarizes the rules and procedures of CCPs worldwide. Written in practical, comparative terms and incorporating key implications of applicable law where relevant, the FIA CCP Risk Review assists market participants and regulators in scrutinizing and understanding the risks relating to CCPs, for both clearing members and clients.

FIA’s European Documentation Library puts valuable legal opinions and client terms of business at your fingertips. This documentation helps you meet regulatory requirements and/or common commercial objectives such as facilitating commercial dealings or addressing areas of capital or risk.

Documentation News

  • Trade associations urge EC to delay EMIR 3.0 reporting for third-country CCPs

    EPTA, along with nine other Trade Associations, seek delay to EMIR 3.0 7(d) reporting until the corresponding regulatory technical standards and implementing technical standards are applicable. CONTINUE READING
  • Viewpoint – Let’s get serious about SEC-CFTC collaboration

    The pace of change is undoubtedly quickening in our markets. We must have a regulatory structure that can keep up with the markets. CONTINUE READING
  • Trade associations urge EC to delay EMIR 3.0 reporting for third-country CCPs

    FIA, along with nine other Trade Associations, seek delay to EMIR 3.0 7(d) reporting until the corresponding regulatory technical standards and implementing technical standards are applicable. CONTINUE READING
  • FIA announces startups selected for 2025 Innovators Pavilion

    FIA announced the startups chosen to exhibit in the 2025 Innovators Pavilion, FIA's annual showcase for fintech startups relevant to derivatives trading and clearing. The startups were selected by an independent committee of industry experts drawn from FIA member firms as well as venture capital firms focused on capital markets. CONTINUE READING
  • FIA responds to ASIC CP on market integrity rules

    FIA has submitted a response to the Australian Securities & Investments Commission's Consultation Paper 386 on proposed amendments to the ASIC market integrity rules for trading systems and automated trading. CONTINUE READING
  • Market data users have identified important gaps in plans for EU consolidated tape

    EPTA has joined with EFAMA and Adamantia in authoring a set of recommendations on what is needed to ensure a successful consolidated tape for equities and exchange-traded funds. A well-functioning tape will help investors make better-informed decisions, tying in with the goals of the Savings and Investment Union. CONTINUE READING