This webinar explained the relationship between the CFTC and the Congress, explaining how prior legislation (like the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 and the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act) and potential future statutory amendments (including CEA Reauthorization and the Financial CHOICE Act) impact the Commission’s operations.
CONTINUE READINGOn 17 May 2017, FIA responded to the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) consultation paper on the implementation of the Basel III Leverage Ratio Framework in Hong Kong.
CONTINUE READINGThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced on May 17 that it will create "LabCFTC," an initiative based in the CFTC's New York office that will inform the CFTC's understanding of new technologies and promote technological innovation in derivatives markets.
CONTINUE READINGOn 16 May, FIA and ISDA submitted a joint response to the European Commission's consultation on the operations of the European Supervisory Authorities such as the European Securities and Markets Authority.
CONTINUE READINGFIA submitted comments to the CFTC today regarding proposed capital requirements for swap dealers and major swap participants.
CONTINUE READINGWashington, D.C.—Today, FIA released a detailed whitepaper containing recommendations for improving the U.S. regulatory framework while enhancing the safety and stability of cleared derivatives markets.
CONTINUE READINGOn 4 May the European Commission published a legislative text proposing changes to the current EMIR framework.
CONTINUE READINGWashington, D.C.—Today, in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking regarding Regulation AT, FIA and the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) submitted comments opposing overly prescriptive regulation of automated trading.
CONTINUE READINGToday, in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking regarding Regulation AT, FIA and the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) submitted comments opposing overly prescriptive regulation of automated trading.
CONTINUE READINGFIA and ISDA submitted a joint response to the FCA Quarterly Consultation Paper 17/6.
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