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FIA 2021 Sustainable Finance Report highlights industry-led innovation
This report highlight the derivatives industry’s work on climate-related policy and other efforts to combat climate change.
CONTINUE READINGLukken Opening remarks: IDX 2021 The Power of the Human Connection
Mr. Lukken’s remarks are as prepared for delivery,
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA response to the HM Treasury Consultation Paper on the Wholesale Markets Review
The FIA European Principal Traders Association (FIA EPTA) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the HM Treasury Consultation Paper regarding the Wholesale Markets Review. FIA EPTA agrees that the breadth of the current definition of a ‘multilateral system’ has created ambiguity about the regulatory perimeter which should be clarified. This has been particularly acute for brokers arranging transactions over the phone (so called “voice brokers”) and technology firms innovating new ways of bringing together buying and selling interests.
CONTINUE READINGFIA releases principles for cross-border regulation
FIA released a policy paper outlining seven principles to guide the regulation of cross-border activity in the derivatives markets.
CONTINUE READINGFIA issues white paper on the impact of pandemic volatility on CCP margin requirements
FIA today released a white paper that examines the dramatic increase in margin requirements at derivatives clearinghouses during the first quarter of 2020 due to increased market volatility related to the pandemic.
CONTINUE READINGVirtual currency transactions - retail and otherwise: actualizing actual delivery
The CFTC recently finalized its interpretive guidance on what qualifies as “actual delivery” of virtual currency for purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act’s retail commodity transaction definition.
CONTINUE READINGMargin processing: the clearing firm perspective
For clearing firms, managing client margin requirements across multiple CCPs for exchange-traded derivatives on a daily basis is a complex process that requires intricate operational and technological workflows.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA response to the ESMA Call for Evidence on RTS 1 and 2
FIA EPTA response to the ESMA Call for Evidence on RTS 1 and 2. The purpose of this exercise by ESMA is to gather input and views on practical issues related to the application of RTS 1 and RTS 2 that market participants have identified since the application of MiFID II/ MiFIR. The response builds on comments made by FIA EPTA earlier to ESMA and the European Commission for their Equities, Non-equities and general MiFID II consultations. Additional comments by FIA EPTA relate to issues that so far have not been picked up or actioned by ESMA.
CONTINUE READINGFIA recommends that CFTC not adopt supplemental proposed bankruptcy rules
FIA today filed comments with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) cautioning the CFTC against adopting a supplemental bankruptcy proposal that would establish new rules governing the bankruptcy of Systemically Important Derivatives Clearing Organizations (SIDCOs).
CONTINUE READINGFIA announces fintech startups chosen for sixth annual Innovators Pavilion
Nine companies have been chosen to exhibit in the FIA Innovators Pavilion at the 36th Annual Futures and Option Expo.
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