Publications & Filings
-
FIA commends CFTC for prediction markets rule, urges further action
FIA’s latest response notes that prediction markets can serve important functions, including aggregating information and enabling market participants to manage exposure to a broad range of events. FIA commits to working with the CFTC to develop an effective and durable regulatory framework for prediction markets.
CONTINUE READING -
FIA supports FCA and Bank of England vision for tokenisation
FIA supports the FCA and Bank of England's vision that tokenisation can deliver material improvements in efficiency, resilience and functionality, particularly in post-trade processes.
CONTINUE READING -
Trade associations issue joint statement on EU MISP
Joint industry statement calls to strengthen, through the MISP proposals, EU financial regulation by improving proportionality, reducing legal uncertainty, embedding competitiveness, and ensuring efficient, predictable supervision supporting global market attractiveness.
CONTINUE READING -
FIA responds to CPMI-IOSCO consultation on updated CCP resilience guidance and PQDs
FIA responds to CPMI-IOSCO's consultation on CCP resilience and PQDs, calling for stronger margin transparency, broader client access to simulation tools and a Level 3 post-implementation review.
CONTINUE READING -
FIA, ISDA, GFMA, CMC and CMCE respond to IOSCO consultation on OTC commodities position reporting
FIA, alongside ISDA, GFMA, CMC and CMCE, has responded to IOSCO’s consultation on best practices for OTC commodities position reporting. The associations support IOSCO’s objectives but emphasises that regulators should prioritise better use of existing OTC derivatives data and enhanced cross-border cooperation, rather than introducing new reporting requirements. It also opposes mandatory or systematic OTC position reporting, advocating instead for a proportionate, risk-based approach based on targeted data requests and stronger coordination between authorities to avoid duplication, costs and unintended market impacts.
CONTINUE READING -
FIA supports revised US bank capital proposals, urges further refinements to support central clearing
FIA has filed two comment letters responding to US federal banking regulators' proposals to revise capital standards for Category I and II banking organizations, including the implementation of Basel III’s enhanced risk-based approach (ERBA) in the US, as well as proposed changes to the Federal Reserve’s capital surcharge for US global systemically important bank holding companies (G‑SIBs).
CONTINUE READING -
IDX 2026 opening remarks: The three peaks our industry faces
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the 2026 FIA International Derivatives Expo in London. As prepared for delivery.
CONTINUE READING -
FIA responds to SEBI consultation on options strike price framework
FIA supports SEBI’s objective of improving the predictability and availability of option strikes, particularly during periods of heightened intraday volatility. FIA also supports the proposal to introduce new intraday strikes aligned with the direction of price movement, which would help market participants manage positions more effectively during volatile market conditions. FIA makes several recommendations in its response.
CONTINUE READING -
FIA supports modernization of the CFTC's Commitments of Traders Reporting Program
FIA supports modernization of the CFTC's Commitments of Traders Reporting Program. Specifically, FIA recommends, through phased implementation, increasing the detail, timeliness and frequency of COT reports.
CONTINUE READING -
FIA responds to CSRC CP on the 2026 measures for the supervision and administration of futures companies
The response supports the CSRC’s objective of strengthening supervision and implementing the PRC Futures and Derivatives Law, while recommending that the framework remain proportionate and workable for foreign-invested futures companies and international financial groups.
CONTINUE READING
