In addition to discussing conflicts of interest, roundtable participants shared their views on the custody and delivery of digital assets, full collateralization, 24/7 trading and non-intermediated clearing with margin.
CONTINUE READINGChris Brummer joined Walt Lukken to discuss his impression of law students, the trends he sees in the cleared derivatives industry, crypto permeating the presidential policy debate and DC Fintech week.
CONTINUE READINGThe European T+1 Industry Task Force, comprising 21 trade associations involved in European capital markets, has published a report titled "High-level Roadmap for Adoption of T+1 in EU Securities Markets."
CONTINUE READINGThe European T+1 Industry Task Force, comprising 21 trade associations involved in European capital markets including FIA and FIA EPTA, has published a report titled "High-level Roadmap for Adoption of T+1 in EU Securities Markets."
CONTINUE READINGIn a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) commented again on the application of 24X National Exchange LLC for registration as a national securities exchange.
CONTINUE READINGIn a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) commented again on the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation’s (“FICC”) proposals to revise its customer clearing access models, to modify its margin segregation rules and to adopt a trade submission requirement.
CONTINUE READINGFIA and FIA EPTA support ESMA's proposed introduction of new requirements on circuit breakers, which mandate greater transparency. By ensuring that market participants have access to clear information about the types of circuit breakers, their calibration, and the specific circumstances leading to their activation, the proposed changes will improve market integrity and provide participants with the relevant information to be better prepared in times of high volatility.
CONTINUE READINGThe total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached $336.3 billion in August, down 0.7% from the previous month but up 4% over the last 12 months.
CONTINUE READINGDentons is one of world’s largest law firms with more than 160 offices in 80 countries globally. Its derivatives and structured products experience spans a wide range of sectors including banking, financial services and energy. The firm advises banks, building societies, energy providers, corporates, funds and asset managers across all derivatives and markets products.
CONTINUE READINGFIA today announced the 10 startups chosen to exhibit in the 2024 Innovators Pavilion, FIA's annual showcase for fintech startups relevant to derivatives trading and clearing. The Pavilion happens during FIA’s Futures and Options Expo, which brings together traders, brokers and other market professionals from a wide range of firms in the derivatives industry. The conference takes place 18-20 November in Chicago.
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