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EMIR 3.0 – ESMA final report on active account requirements
EMIR 3.0 – On 19 June 2025, ESMA has issued its final report on the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) outlining the conditions for compliance with the active account requirement (AAR), pursuant to the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) 3.0. The RTS have been submitted to the European Commission (EC) for endorsement and will subsequently undergo review by the European Parliament and the Council.
CONTINUE READINGEnergy traders and policy experts discuss the diverging path of EU and UK commodity derivatives rules
Industry and regulation experts gathered at FIA’s commodities forum in Leipzig, Germany last month to discuss the biggest issues impacting their markets. MarketVoice captured some of the highlights, including discussions on the European Commission targeted consultation on commodity derivatives, position limits and ancillary activities exemptions in the EU and the UK, data sharing and reporting, and momentum for the energy transition.
CONTINUE READINGFIA CEO Lukken testifies on federal oversight of digital commodities
The digital asset industry deserves and requires a proper regulatory framework that will keep these markets safe, innovative and growing. The US has an opportunity to lead in the global development of digital assets, but Congress must act quickly. Without this leadership, these markets will continue to expand overseas and outside of the reach of US influence.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to FICC proposed default management and porting rules for its agent clearing service model
FIA submitted a comment letter to the SEC responding to FICC’s proposed default management and porting rules for its agent clearing service model.
CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG responds to FINRA TRACE transaction reporting proposal
In a letter filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the FIA Principal Traders Group applauded FINRA for eliminating the harmful manual trade exception previously approved but never implemented, and encouraged FINRA to continue to improve the TRACE regime, including by shortening the reporting timeframe for all transactions.
CONTINUE READINGPeople News – June/July 2025
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGLooking Forward: Shifting Priorities at the CFTC and SEC
The start of the year has brought policy changes, personnel shifts, and a realignment of priorities at the CFTC and SEC. Foley and Lardner will discuss the recent developments at the Commissions under the new administration and their implications for market participants.
CONTINUE READINGMay 2025 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached a $390 billion in May, down 0.1% from the previous month but up 15.6% over the last 12 months. The number of FCMs holding customer funds in futures accounts was recorded at 50 in May, up from 49 year ago but down from 53 five years ago.
CONTINUE READINGRecord-breaking Kilt Challenge raises over £175,000 for Futures for Kids
Goldman Sachs’ Alicia Crighton and ICE’s Chris Edmonds take the Futures for Kids Kilt Challenge to new heights.
CONTINUE READINGCCP Tracker update - Q1 2025 highlights
FIA has updated its CCP Tracker visualizations with data from the first quarter.
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