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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.

US Documentation Library

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 CCP Risk Review

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.

European Documentation Library

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

  • MarketVoice Podcast - Alan Guarino, Vice Chairman, CEO and Board Services, Korn Ferry

    Walt Lukken sat down with Alan Guarino, vice chair of the global management firm Korn Ferry. Alan is widely considered the go-to resource for leadership advice and wisdom in our industry. They discussed how his military career led to his success today, his missionary work in Appalachia, his new book - The Greatness Code: The Formula behind Unstoppable Success and much more. CONTINUE READING

  • FIA board chair Crighton testifies on CFTC reauthorization

    There is tremendous change facing the cleared derivatives markets today, especially when compared to 2008 when the CFTC was last reauthorized. FIA strongly supports the reauthorization of the CFTC, as it reinforces the agency’s mission and central role in safeguarding markets critical to the global economy. CONTINUE READING

  • FIA responds to Hong Kong SFC on proposed investor identification regime

    FIA expresses support for the overall direction of the proposals and recognises the important role that an effective investor identification framework would play in strengthening market transparency, enhancing surveillance and supporting the continued development of Hong Kong’s derivatives market. CONTINUE READING

  • FIA New Member Profile – Dechert LLP

    For more than 150 years, and with nearly 1,000 lawyers, Dechert has advised clients on their most critical issues – from complex regulatory matters and first-in-market transaction structures to high-stakes litigation. The firm's derivatives, repurchase agreements, structured products and market infrastructure practice represents buy-side clients, including commercial and investment banks, across equity and fixed income derivatives and commodities-linked structures. CONTINUE READING

  • Unparalleled access to Asia: A conversation with SGX Group’s Loh Boon Chye and FIA’s Walt Lukken  

    As SGX Group marks its 25th anniversary, and at this year’s FIA Asia Derivatives Conference, SGX Group Chief Executive Loh Boon Chye and FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken spoke with MarketVoice about Asia’s growing influence in global derivatives markets.  CONTINUE READING

  • FIA statement on the European Commission’s market integration package

    FIA welcomes the European Commission's market integration package of measures, which aim to remove market barriers and enhance competitiveness in EU financial markets. FIA strongly supports these objectives and looks forward to reviewing and commenting on whether the goals of simplification and burden reduction will be achieved by the proposals.  CONTINUE READING