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FIA and CMC petition CFTC to amend OCR Rule
On June 14, the Futures Industry Association and the Commodity Markets Council submitted a petition asking the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to amend the Ownership and Control Reports Rule.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Annual Volume Survey: World Futures Volume Soars to New Highs... Again
I remember Rich Sandor, who was the guest speaker at a 10th anniversary celebration dinner sponsored by LIFFE, opening by likening himself to Elizabeth Taylor’s most recent husband. “I know what I’m supposed to do,” he said. “The challenge will be to make it interesting.”
CONTINUE READINGFIA Asia responds to Australian authorities on mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives
The Australian Treasury and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission released draft legislative amendments to implement the proposed central clearing mandate for OTC derivatives in Australia and to provide relief from trade reporting obligations for certain users.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Asia responds to Singapore mandatory clearing proposal
FIA Asia and ASIFMA have submitted a joint letter to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in response to the public consultation for the mandatory clearing of over-the-counter (OTC) derivative contracts.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Backs Audit Trail for Securities
The FIA submitted a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 22 commenting on the SEC’s consolidated audit trail proposal.
CONTINUE READINGFIA backs CFTC's proposed residual interest amendment
FIA filed a comment letter with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Dec. 17, 2014 expressing its support for the CFTC's proposed amendment to its residual interest requirements.
CONTINUE READINGFIA backs delay in EU clearing obligation for less active firms
On Sept. 5, FIA submitted a letter to the European Securities and Markets Authority responding to ESMA's consultation on a proposed delay to the clearing obligation for "Category 3" counterparties, which are financial counterparties with a limited volume of derivatives trading activity.
CONTINUE READINGThe benefit of futures markets
Thomas Erickson of Cargill discusses how futures markets can help end-users manage their risks.
CONTINUE READINGBest Execution Guidance
The FOA has issued guidance on the application of the best execution requirements under the FSA rules implementing MiFID in the UK.
CONTINUE READINGBoca Video: CFTC Chairman Tim Massad discusses leverage ratio
Following his keynote address at the 41st annual International Futures Industry Conference in Boca, CFTC Chairman Tim Massad and FIA president and CEO Walt Lukken discussed leverage ratio, its impact on the cost of clearing, and the potential implications for FIA members.
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