Publications & Filings
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FIA and ISDA response to the European Commission’s ‘Roadmap’ consultation on CSDR
FIA and ISDA on 4 April 2021 submitted a response to the European Commission’s ‘Roadmap’ consultation on the review of CSDR.
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Lukken: “The Boca That Is”
Welcome to FIA’s annual Boca International Derivatives Industry Conference. I hope our video intro brought back some fond memories of being in the warmth of south Florida in the company of friends and colleagues.
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FIA responds to ESMA consultation paper on algorithmic trading under MiFID II/MiFIR
On 12 March, FIA responded to ESMA consultation paper MIFID II/MIFIR review report on Algorithmic Trading. FIA’s response reflects the views of FIA exchange and clearing members and trading venue members, in relation to exchange-traded derivatives.
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Joint trades letter to the EC regarding implementation of the CSDR Settlement Discipline Regime
On 11 March 2021, FIA and 14 trade associations representing a wide range of stakeholders in the European and global financial markets wrote to the European Commission and ESMA raising concerns about the implementation of the mandatory buy-in requirement under the EU’s CSDR Settlement Discipline Regime.
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FIA raises concerns about retroactive re-pricing of energy related to Winter Storm Uri
On March 10, FIA sent letters to Texas officials, including Governor Greg Abbott, raising concerns about a recommendation made by a market monitor of the state’s utility commission for the grid operator to retroactively alter real-time wholesale electricity pricing for two days in February 2021 that experienced unusually high prices due to the Winter Storm Uri.
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FIA responds to IOSCO consultation on market data
On 26 February, FIA responded to an International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) consultation on access to market data in secondary equity markets.
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FIA endorses industry led climate finance principles
FIA President and CEO made a statement on the release of the pan trade financial industry associations statement of principles Financing a U.S. Transition to a Sustainable Low-Carbon Economy.
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Resources regarding separate accounts of the same beneficial owner
March 31, 2021, is the deadline specified in the CFTC’s Supplemental Advisory and Time-Limited No-Action Relief Letter 20-28 (“NAL 20-28”) for Futures Commission Merchants (“FCMs”) and their clients to take certain steps with respect to margining of separate accounts with the same beneficial owner and related agreements.
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Resources regarding separate accounts of the same beneficial owner
March 31, 2021, is the deadline specified in the CFTC’s Supplemental Advisory and Time-Limited No-Action Relief Letter 20-28 (“NAL 20-28”) for Futures Commission Merchants (“FCMs”) and their clients to take certain steps with respect to margining of separate accounts with the same beneficial owner and related agreements.
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FIA letter to President Biden highlights priorities and opportunities
On behalf of FIA's membership, we wish you all the success as you begin your work as the 46th President of the United States. Policies affecting financial markets are sure to feature prominently in your agenda, particularly in light of the recent volatility in securities markets.
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