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Betting on the future: Five fintech startups make a mark in derivatives markets
As FIA's Innovators Pavilion at Expo celebrates another year of showcasing the next generation of technological solutions for the derivatives industry, it is worth looking back at the first class of FIA Innovators five years ago to see how the fintech landscape has evolved in the intervening years.
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FIA, Chicago Fed host discussion on diversity in US financial sector
FIA held a joint webinar with The US Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to explore issues of diversity and inclusion in financial markets. Moderated by Sharon Bowen, a former commissioner on the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the event covered hard statistics about current and past representation of black leaders in the public and private financial services sector as well as personal experiences from panelists.
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CFTC, SEC hold first-ever joint meeting to discuss margin-related harmonization
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the US Securities and Exchange Commission held their first-ever joint public meeting on 22 October.
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SGX's Bull Charge Charity Run goes virtual
SGX's virtual charity run will take place from October 30 to November 13 and is open to both local and international participants
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CFTC approves final rule on speculative position limits for commodity derivatives
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved a final rulemaking on speculative position limits for commodity derivatives via a 3-2 vote at an open meeting on 15 October.
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On diversity issues, “we can’t just talk about change then do nothing”
People who have not embraced inclusion will lose credibility and it will limit their career progression, says Meher Sutaria, Global Head of Equities Regulatory Reporting and EMEA Head of Global Clearing Operations at JP Morgan.
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People News – September/October 2020
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry.
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CFTC finalizes rule to streamline reporting for commodity pool operators
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission finalized a rule amending certain compliance requirements for commodity pool operators under Commission Regulation 4.27 by a 5-0 vote during an open meeting on 6 October.
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FCA gives firms 15 months to prepare for post-Brexit rules
Transitional relief is not given in some key areas, however, including MiFID II, EMIR and SFTR reporting obligations and MAR requirements.
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EU proposal for second layer of CCP skin-in-the-game a win for clearing firms
Recent regulatory actions show an increased focus on issues surrounding CCP recovery and resolution. And based on the EU's CCP Recovery and Resolution Regime, it seems that policymakers have provided national authorities and CCPs with adequate tools to manage a crisis while also balancing incentives for all participants to appropriately manage risk.
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