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FIA responds to CFTC spot crypto listing initiative
FIA has responded to the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s spot crypto listing initiative, which invites stakeholders to work with the Commission “on providing regulatory clarity on how to list spot crypto asset contracts on CFTC-regulated designated contract markets” using the Commission’s “existing authority” under the Commodity Exchange Act.
CONTINUE READINGStablecoins explained: Crypto’s big bang moment?
For years, Wall Street banks kept stablecoins at arm’s length. But now, even the most conservative parts of traditional finance are starting to recognise their potential. It feels like a seminal moment, but, as always with technological innovation, there are risks and challenges and questions of hype vs reality.
CONTINUE READINGCME brings Wall Street to Main Street with FanDuel partnership
As part of the partnership, CME Group and FanDuel will form a new joint venture, under which they will operate a non-clearing futures commission merchant that will facilitate access to CME's event-based contracts through FanDuel’s app.
CONTINUE READINGISDA, SIFMA and FIA comments on enhanced supplementary leverage ratio reforms
FIA, ISDA and SIFMA strongly support the proposed recalibration of the Enhanced Supplementary Leverage Ratio and urge the Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC to finalize the proposal as soon as possible, with an effective date no later than 1 January 2026.
CONTINUE READINGFIA data shows shift in hedging practices from futures to options
Increases in margin requirements in the oil, agriculture and metals markets over the past five years have resulted in a significant shift in hedging practices from futures to options.
CONTINUE READINGViewpoint – A hard reset: A return to recognition
A recent policy document details the return of the UK’s recognition approach for regulating cross-border business that the UK helped develop nearly forty years ago. This nuanced change would unlock tremendous capacity for our industry to grow and return our markets to a more outcomes-based approach that could kick-start productivity in our global markets.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to FCA consultation on ancillary activities exemption
FIA supports replacing the market share test with an annual threshold test, but raises concerns about the suggested inclusion of trading venue activity. Doing so would add complexity, increase compliance costs, and reduce UK competitiveness relative to the EU and the US, where only non-venue derivatives are counted.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to ASX dynamic default fund consultation
FIA has submitted its response to ASX on its proposed Dynamic Default Fund Framework. In its response, FIA welcomed the initiative to strengthen resilience and risk management and also urged refinements to better align with international standards and market practice.
CONTINUE READINGFIA submits request for clarification on EMIR 3.0 active account representativeness
FIA, ISDA and the European Fund and Asset Management Association have shared a paper with EU policymakers, requesting clarification on the implementation of the active account requirement under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR 3.0) in relation to representativeness. The associations request regulatory guidance, with a view to standardising compliance and avoiding fragmented implementation of requirements across EU member states.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to SEBI consultation on restructuring of indices with derivatives contracts
FIA has submitted its response to the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s consultation on the implementation of eligibility criteria for derivatives on non-benchmark indices, which aim to prevent concentration of derivatives indices in a few stocks. FIA supports Alternative B, which allows existing indices to transition through reweighting and constituent adjustments, rather than requiring the creation of entirely new indices.
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