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The facts speak: What are they saying about the CFTC budget?
A skeptical reporter recently asked me about the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s budget and if it felt justifiable. My hot take: it feels sensible. And if you know me, you know I am about to bring the data (and charts) to back that up.
CONTINUE READINGBoom time for exchange-crypto alliances
German exchange operator Deutsche Börse has acquired a $200 million stake in cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, the latest in a string of alliances between mainstream exchanges and their counterparts in the crypto world.
CONTINUE READINGCCP Tracker update - Q4 2025 highlights
FIA has updated its CCP Tracker visualizations with data from the fourth quarter.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC chief defends oversight as Congress presses on insider trading risks
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig told Congress the agency is cracking down on insider trading, amid mounting concerns over potential misuse of non-public information in oil, equity and prediction markets.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to EC targeted consultation on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector
FIA's response outlines proposals for a better rulemaking process in the EU and lists examples where an unlevel playing field between EU banks and global competitors has been identified. It also suggests a different regime for the determination of QCCP status for capital purposes, advocates for a change in the GSIB treatment of the principal model for cleared OTC derivatives, and calls for a permanent central bank reserves exemption from the leverage ratio.
CONTINUE READINGFebruary 2026 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached a record $442.7 billion in February, up 6.1% from the previous month and up 25.6% over the last 12 months.
CONTINUE READINGFIA publishes position paper on the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package
The paper sets out FIA members’ views on key elements of the Market Integration and Supervision Package, with a particular focus on the proposed amendments to the ESMA Regulation, EMIR and the Settlement Finality framework. It highlights areas where the Commission can strengthen its proposals to support supervisory convergence, proportionality and innovation.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to OSE consultation on revisions to the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options
FIA has submitted a response to Osaka Exchange's consultation on proposed revisions to the method of setting the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options. FIA welcomes OSE’s proposal to introduce additional weekly expiries, noting that a broader range of short‑dated options can support more flexible and precise risk management for market participants.
CONTINUE READINGViewpoint: Don’t let the January blues get you down
2025 was a year in which FIA members leaned in, worked together and delivered meaningful progress for global derivatives markets. We should take pride in how often our work translated into real-world outcomes.
CONTINUE READINGFIA New Member Profile – Hogan Lovells
Hogan Lovells is a global law firm that advises clients in highly regulated sectors across G20 markets. Its Derivatives and Structured Products practice advises clients on both transactional and regulatory matters.
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