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FIA files comment letter in support of updating CFTC Rule 48.4
The FIA has filed a letter with the CFTC in support of a petition for rulemaking filed by Eurex requesting a technical update to CFTC Rule 48.4. Specifically, the FIA supported an expansion to the rule to permit U.S.-based IBs direct access to Foreign Boards of Trade.
CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG responds to FINRA proposal to further shorten reporting windows for some bond contracts
In a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) urged the SEC to reject the Proposal which would reduce the current 15-Minute TRACE reporting timeframe to one minute across certain bond markets.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA response to FCA CP23/27 on reforming the commodity derivatives regulatory framework
FIA EPTA’s members support the FCA’s objectives of promoting market integrity and resilience and preventing disorderly trading and settlement in the commodity markets and our members generally welcome the proposals included in the consultation. We restrict our comments, therefore, to a limited number of issues, as set out in our response.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to FCA commodities consultation CP23/27
FIA has submitted a response to the FCA’s commodity consultation. The FCA proposals are based on the UK’s wholesale markets review, initiated by HM Treasury in 2021. While FIA supports FCA’s goals of promoting market integrity and resilience, it is concerned about FCA’s proposed approach to the ancillary activities exemption.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to CFTC guidance on the listing of voluntary carbon credit derivatives
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's proposed guidance on voluntary carbon markets is a welcome attempt to strengthen the integrity of these markets, FIA says in a response to the proposal. However, if the CFTC intends to establish additional requirements for exchanges that list derivatives on carbon credits, it should engage in a formal rulemaking process.
CONTINUE READINGTrust But Verify
From more aggressive use of “cooperation factors” to extensive undertakings that impose monitors or require the use of external consultants, financial regulators have changed how they pursue and how they ultimately conclude their enforcement matters.
CONTINUE READINGFIA New Member Profile - Roscommon Analytics
Roscommon Analytics is an investment management company that uses advanced data analytics and expert trading teams to generate profits in the energy commodity markets. The US-headquartered firm operates across global energy markets, including the US power and gas markets, the European gas, power and emissions markets, and the Australian power markets, to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC EEMAC meeting focuses on US bank capital rules
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee (EEMAC) held a meeting on 13 February to discuss proposed increases in US bank capital requirements and the implications for and impact on derivatives markets.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Responds to HKEX Proposal on Severe Weather Trading
FIA has submitted its response to HKEX’s Proposal on Severe Weather Trading of Hong Kong Securities and Derivatives Markets. FIA expresses its full support for the proposal and highlights that adequate settlement bank support, full capacity operations, ETD vendor participation and give-up processing should be in place to ensure the initiative's success.
CONTINUE READINGTech trends in 2024
Big Tech partnerships, operational resilience and GenAI experimentation will continue to be dominant themes this year.
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