The election was prompted by the decision of current chairman Remco Lenterman to step down from office. Mr Lenterman was instrumental in establishing FIA EPTA in 2011 and was chairman from 2011-2015 and 2016-2018.
CONTINUE READINGOn 4 September 2017 FIA EPTA responded to the ESMA consultation on the evaluation for the Short-selling Regulation, in particular focusing on market making activities (MMA exemption).
CONTINUE READINGIn November 2016 FIA EPTA submitted its comments to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) regarding its Authority’s Discussion Paper on the trading obligations for derivatives under MiFIR.
CONTINUE READINGThis Seminar focused primarily on the organisational requirements of investment firms engaged in algo trading, providing DEA and acting as GCMs (RTS 6) and also touched on key requirements from the organisational requirements for trading venues (RTS 7), market making agreements/schemes (RTS 8) and business clock synchronisation (RTS 25).
CONTINUE READINGQuick Byte: Supplemental Leverage Ratio is having an impact on liquidity
CONTINUE READINGQuick Byte: A summary of equity market structure discussions
CONTINUE READINGQuick Byte: The Leverage Ratio: A Threat to Liquidity?
CONTINUE READINGA myriad of factors are shaping the development of the cleared derivatives industry in the coming years. This year’s kick-off panel considered the impact of a range of issues, including technology, regulation, globalization and consolidation, as industry leaders assess the critical steps required to ensure the on-going health of our markets.
CONTINUE READINGIn this episode, FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken talks with SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye about growth at SGX, Singapore’s role in the global financial market and regional trends such as the entrance of China into the global derivatives market.
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