We recognize that the BCBS framework is intended to create a common standard for all global banking organizations, and accordingly, where there are gray areas regarding how the finalized language should be interpreted, technical guidance should be issued to ensure consistent international implementation.
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CONTINUE READINGFIA responded to the Treasury Department's Request for Information (RFI) on the evolution of Treasury market structure.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the ESMA consultation on the MiFIR pre-trade transparency regime for systematic internalisers (SI) active in non-equity instruments.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA supports transparent, robust and safe markets with a level playing field and appropriate regulation for market participants. We consistently support the aim of the market structure reforms laid out in MiFID II/MiFIR.
CONTINUE READINGThe U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Global Markets Advisory Committee met via teleconference on May 19 to discuss two topics: the international response to coronavirus, and a set of recommendations related to the implementation of margin requirements for uncleared swaps (UMR).
CONTINUE READINGPart of an FIA series on people in the derivatives industry adapting to coronavirus challenges
CONTINUE READINGPart of an FIA series on people in the derivatives industry adapting to coronavirus challenges
CONTINUE READINGWith the increase in the number and size of margin calls – as well as other financial obligations – speed, automation, visibility and control over cash and collateral is more important now than ever. Why? Because liquidity constraints are increasingly becoming problematic in capital markets.
CONTINUE READINGFIA’s Compliance Committee has produced a Block Trade Fundamentals document to assist firms in their understanding of Block Trades.
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