Treasury Market Structure
FIA PTG is an active participant in the ongoing discussions regarding market structure modernizations that can increase resiliency, liquidity, and transparency in the U.S. Treasury market.
FIA PTG responds to FINRA proposal to shorten reporting windows for some bond contracts
In a letter filed with FINRA today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) supported a proposal to shorten reporting times in corporate bonds, agency debt securities, asset-backed securities and agency pass-through mortgage-backed securities traded to-be-announced for good delivery.
CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG responds to SEC Proposal to Require FINRA Membership
In a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) , the FIA Principal Traders Group opposed a Proposal that would generally require Association (FINRA) membership for any registered proprietary broker-dealer that effects securities transactions elsewhere than on a national securities exchange of which it is a member.
CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG Responds to US Treasury Request for Information on Transparency
In a letter filed with the US Department of the Treasury today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) supported the implementation of real-time public reporting (with appropriate block trade thresholds) for all secondary market cash transactions.
CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG responds to FINRA Proposal to enhance TRACE reporting for US Treasury Securities
FIA PTG supported the proposal to “generally require reporting to TRACE as soon as practicable but no later than 60 minutes;” while urging FINRA to continue monitoring and consider shortening the reporting timeframe even further in the future.
CONTINUE READING
