Press Releases
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FIA statement on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
FIA joins the U.K. in mourning the loss of Queen Elizabeth II and has begun discussions with market participants in the cleared derivatives industry about the potential of market closures in observance of her passing.
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FIA joins other trades in EU benchmarks regulation review recommendations
FIA, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), the Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA), the European Association of Corporate Treasurers (EACT), EMTA, and the Global Foreign Exchange Division (GFXD) of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA) have published an updated set of recommendations in response to the European Commission’s latest consultation on reform of the EU Benchmarks Regulation.
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CPMI-IOSCO discussion paper on non-default losses welcomed by FIA
FIA welcomes a recent discussion paper on practices used by central counterparties to address non-default losses, such as losses from cyberattacks or system outages.
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FIA responds to ESMA consultations on CCP Resolution Regime
FIA has responded to three of the four consultations published by the European Securities and Markets Authority on the CCP Resolution Regime. The responses cover two mandated guidelines on the assessment of resolvability and cooperation arrangement between member states and third-country authorities, and non-mandated guidelines on the resolution plan summary. The associations did not respond to the consultation on the standard written arrangement template for the resolution college
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FIA publishes whitepaper on role of clearing firms in futures markets
FIA has published a whitepaper on the role of clearing firms in futures markets as a tool to help public sector stakeholders better understand how these important intermediaries support safe and efficient capital markets worldwide.
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FIA responds to UK’s call for evidence on Green Finance Strategy
FIA has responded to the UK government’s call for evidence to support its update of the Green Finance Strategy. The response stresses the need for well-balanced, principle-based regulation that complements and encourages market innovation. It also highlights new products as a potential growth area to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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FIA thanks Commissioner Stump for service at CFTC
Washington, DC—FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken made the following statement about the departure of Commissioner Dawn Stump from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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FIA congratulates four new CFTC commissioners on confirmation
Washington, DC – FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today made the following statement on the U.S. Senate confirmation of Christy Goldsmith Romero, Kristin Johnson, Summer Kristine Mersinger, and Caroline Pham to each be commissioners at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission:
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FIA releases progress report on derivatives industry standards initiative
First set of standards will focus on processing time for allocations and give-ups
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FIA announces new board members
Washington, DC— FIA today announced the election of new directors to its board of directors at its annual meeting.
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