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Operations, Execution & Technology

Through close partnership with our members, FIA helps to develop industry-wide standards and solutions for operations and execution, supports new technology initiatives and builds communities of information and data sharing. For information on FIA's work in these areas or learn more about how to participate, contact forums@fia.org

Derivatives Market Institute for Standards (DMIST)

DMIST was formed as an outgrowth of industry conversations following high volume and volatility in February and March 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. DMIST’s ultimate goal is to encourage widespread adoption of standards in the exchange traded derivatives industry that will help make markets more efficient, resilient, and competitive for all.

Key FIA-led initiatives

FIA Disaster Recovery Test

FIA holds an annual coordinated industry effort to test business continuance and functionality between exchanges, clearinghouses and their member firms.

A blueprint for change

FIA has released a report calling on participants in the futures and options industry to work together on a major initiative to improve the efficiency of the trading and clearing process for exchange-traded derivatives.

Electronic trading

Our members are working to educate the public on the benefits of electronic trading, provide policymakers with expert feedback on regulatory proposals, and promote best practices in risk controls.

Other resources

Operations Americas Division
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Operations Americas Division
Read more about Ops Americas Division workstreams
Webinars
https://www.fia.org/past-webinars
Operations Webinars
Recent webinars include a session on APAC cross border trading
Committees
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Committees
View a full list of FIA committees, forums and working groups
Contact list
mailto:forums.fia.org
Emergency Operations Contact Sheet
Contact forums@fia.org for our emergency Ops contact list
DMIST
https://www.fia.org/taskforce-open-industry-standards
Derivatives Market Institute for Standards (DMIST)
An FIA-led effort to develop industry-wide standards

Latest news and updates

  • Registration open for FIA's 2022 disaster recovery exercise

    FIA has fixed 15 October as the date for its 2022 Disaster Recovery Exercise, an annual coordinated effort to test primary and back-up site communications to and from derivatives exchanges and clearinghouses.

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  • How We Keep Futures Markets Operational Through World Events

    In this FIA Operations Americas Division webinar, panelists discussed what’s next, and how can clearing operations teams react effectively and prepare for unknown world events.

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  • Technology is driving market structure efficiencies, experts say

    During a panel discussion on the future of market structure at FIA's International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Fla., industry leaders discussed the impact of recent volatility as well as innovative trends that will impact business models in the future.

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  • 2021 M&A - Deals focus on trading tech, digital assets, post-trade solutions

    Big capital raises from up-and-coming firms alongside some high-profile mergers tell the story of an evolving industry, with trends in trading technology and digital assets at the forefront.

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