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New and Revised Versions of the International Uniform EFRP and Block Transactions Agreement
The FIA L&C Division is publishing new and revised versions of the International Uniform EFRP and Block Transactions Agreement (formerly known as the International Uniform EFP Transactions Agreement).
CONTINUE READINGFIA holds board elections at 2021 Annual Meeting
FIA reaffirmed the current officers of the board and added James Mackenzie of TD Ameritrade Futures and Forex, LLC to the board.
CONTINUE READINGComplying with cybersecurity regulations in an increasing threat environment
Cybersecurity regulation is evolving in the commodity and derivatives markets. Multiple regulations, rules and CFTC requirements are whipsawing challenging companies, while the risk of hacking is on the rise.
CONTINUE READINGAdena Friedman on Nasdaq diversity initiative - Boca-V 2021
Adena Friedman, Nasdaq President and Chief Executive Officer discusses Nasdaq's diversity initiative during Boca-V 2021.
CONTINUE READINGSpecial Report Series - Part Seven: Transaction Reporting Under MiFID II
This Special Report is the seventh in the FIA and FIA Europe’s series covering specific areas of the European Securities and Markets Authority’s consultation process for the implementation of the recast Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (the MiFID II Directive) and Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation, which together are referred to as “MiFID II” and come into effect on 3 January 2017.
CONTINUE READINGFIA and ISDA response to the European Commission’s ‘Roadmap’ consultation on CSDR
FIA and ISDA on 4 April 2021 submitted a response to the European Commission’s ‘Roadmap’ consultation on the review of CSDR.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA Response to the HM Treasury Consultation on the Implementation of the Investment Firms Prudential Regime and Basel 3 standards
The FIA European Principal Traders Association (FIA EPTA) appreciates the opportunity to respond to HM Treasury’s consultation on the Implementation of the Investment Firms Prudential Regime and Basel 3 standards. As MiFID II investment firms our members strongly support the more proportionate prudential regime contained in the Investment Firms Prudential Regime (IFPR). FIA EPTA members agree with the Government’s proposals. Specifically, in regard to the UK resolution regime, we would strongly urge the Government to exclude FCA authorised investment firms from its scope. We hope this feedback is useful and would be delighted to provide any further input as required.
CONTINUE READINGResponse by the FIA European Principal Traders Association to the European Commission consultation on the draft Delegated Regulation specifying the conditions under which the commercial terms for clearing services for OTC derivatives are to be considered to be fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory and transparent (FRANDT)
Many of FIA EPTA’s members are clients of direct clearing members, and therefore rely on clearing members for access to financial markets. In consequence, we are supportive of the overarching objective which the Delegated Regulation on FRANDT seeks to achieve, which is to increase access to client clearing services by ensuring that clearing members provide clearing services on fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory, and transparent terms.
CONTINUE READINGFIA and ISDA respond to European Commission's consultation on FRANDT requirements
FIA and ISDA responded to the European Commission (EC)’s consultation on the draft Delegated Act and accompanying Annex to specify the conditions under which the commercial terms for clearing services for OTC derivatives are to be considered to be fair, reasonable, non-discriminatory and transparent (FRANDT).
CONTINUE READINGFIA statement on the US Senate confirmation of Gary Gensler to chair the SEC
FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today made the following statement after the US Senate voted to confirm Gary Gensler as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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