Publications & Filings
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FIA responds to ESMA consultation on MiFIR RTS 22 transaction data reporting
FIA has submitted a response to ESMA's consultation paper on the review of RTS 22 on transaction data reporting under Art. 26 and RTS 24 on order book data to be maintained under Art. 25 of MiFIR.
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FIA publishes statement on the treatment of EU and non-EU regulated financial services under DORA
FIA, EACH, FESE, and AFME strongly urge the European Commission to clarify that financial services provided by EU and non-EU firms to financial entities are not considered ‘ICT services’ under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
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Resources related to the National Day of Mourning for Former President Jimmy Carter
FIA created this page for members as a resource for information related to market closures, schedule changes and regulatory considerations due to the US National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter on 9 January 2025.
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FIA responds to LME Clear consultation on minimum net capital and default fund
FIA's response to LME Clear's consultation supports proposed changes to the minimum net capital requirements, the default fund mutualisation threshold and anti-procyclicality measures. However, the letter highlights a few areas for clarification, notably the impact on its membership concerning the proposed increase in net capital requirement and further details on changes related to the default fund.
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Trade associations urge the European Commission to extend the equivalence decision for UK CCPs
As the time-limited equivalence decision for UK CCPs expires on 30 June 2025, FIA and several other trade associations urge the European Commission to extend the equivalence decision for UK CCPs in a non-time-limited manner and well in advance of 31 March 2025.
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FIA and FIA EPTA respond to European AI Office consultation on prohibited activities and AI System definition
FIA and FIA EPTA have submitted a response to the European Commission’s AI Office consultation on prohibited AI practices and the definition of an AI System. Following the consultation, the Commission will develop guidelines, under Article 96(1) of the AI Act, which are expected to be published in early 2025.
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Expo 2024 Opening Remarks: Telling the truth about our markets
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the Futures & Options Expo in Chicago on 18 November 2024. As prepared for delivery.
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FIA shares its position on DORA subcontracting of ICT services with the European Commission and ESAs
FIA has shared its position with the European Commission and the European Supervisory Authorities on the requirements for the subcontracting of ICT services under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
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FIA voices concerns on joint data standards proposed by financial regulators
FIA voiced concerns regarding a proposed rule on joint data standards issued by several financial regulators (including the CFTC, SEC, and Treasury).
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High-level roadmap for adoption of T+1 in EU securities markets
The European T+1 Industry Task Force, comprising 21 trade associations involved in European capital markets including FIA and FIA EPTA, has published a report titled "High-level Roadmap for Adoption of T+1 in EU Securities Markets."
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