FIA EPTA members support the FCA's aims to improve diversity and inclusion in the financial sector; as it is an important component of creating sustainable financial markets. In addition, FIA EPTA members believe that supporting healthy work cultures, unlocking talent and creating an inclusive atmosphere within firms can further support the international competitiveness of the UK’s financial services sector.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA members believe the European Union has taken a leadership role in creating a global baseline for regulatory initiatives to support the transition. In particular, the EU has developed a regulatory framework to enhance transparency and harmonisation in sustainable investment based on an agreed green taxonomy. SFDR is an important part of the EU’s promise of promoting sustainable investing.
CONTINUE READINGOn 11 December a coalition of agriculture and energy trade associations formally submitted two comment letters regarding the Basel III Endgame Proposal issued by the three main US banking regulators as well as the GSIB Surcharge Proposal issued by the Federal Reserve.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA supports the position set out by the European T+1 Industry Taskforce in their High-Level Remarks. As independent market makers, we highlight the fundamental impact any move to so-called “atomic settlement” would have on our members’ existing business models which involves continuous market making and liquidity provision.
CONTINUE READINGWalt Lukken sat down with NYSE Group President Lynn Martin to discuss her role, the state of capital markets and market structure, the migration and rollout of the NYSE Pillar technology platform, modernization with a focus on human interaction, her STEM background and more.
CONTINUE READINGIn recent years, the landscape of global central counterparty margin models has witnessed a significant transformation in risk management. Central to this shift is the migration from the long-established Standard Portfolio Analysis of Risk (SPAN) model to various Value-at-Risk (VaR) based models for the purpose of calculating margin for exchange-traded derivatives.
CONTINUE READINGAbu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) was founded in 2000 and is regulated under the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority to provide securities and derivatives trading and post-trade services.
CONTINUE READINGAppointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGVotes to approve report calling on the government to address risks in decentralized finance
CONTINUE READINGFIA strongly opposes provisions in the Basel III Endgame Proposal put forward by US bank regulators. In letters filed today with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, FIA outlines its concerns, stating that the proposals would dramatically increase capital requirements for derivatives clearing services that banks offer to their clients.
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