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FIA Responds to IOSCO Consultation on Trading Risks and Business Continuity
On June 4, 2015, FIA submitted a letter to the International Organization of Securities Commissions in response to IOSCO’s consultation on “Mechanisms for Trading Venues to Effectively Manage Electronic Trading Risks and Plans for Business Continuity”.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Head of Europe participates in European Commission open hearing on the EMIR review
On 29 May the European Commission held an open hearing on the review of EMIR at its premises in Brussels. The hearing was split into four sessions – covering CCPs; non-financial corporate counterparties; clearing and risk mitigation techniques; and trade repositories and reporting.
CONTINUE READINGLeadership Through Sport and Business
A lot of my friends are either dead or in jail because they got involved in drugs
CONTINUE READINGInsight: The Importance of Deference
Welcome to the first issue of MarketVoice magazine and the new Insight column. As part of the expanded industry coverage in MarketVoice, I’ve set aside this column to explore key topics that are affecting our industry and membership.
CONTINUE READINGCatching a Falling Knife: Hedging in a period of extreme market movements
It’s no secret that the global energy markets have imploded over the past six months with prices of crude oil reaching levels not seen since the crash of 2009.
CONTINUE READINGFIA launches Innovators Pavilion to showcase new technology in the futures, options and cleared swaps industry
Washington, D.C.—May 28, 2015—FIA announced the launch of Innovators Pavilion, a showcase for startup companies providing forward-thinking solutions for the futures, options and cleared swaps industry.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA’s response to the EC’s Green Paper on Building Capital Markets Union
In the aftermath of a severe financial and economic crisis, Europe is still struggling to return to even keel, reduce unemployment and stimulate economic growth.
CONTINUE READINGMonetary Authority of Singapore consults on remote clearing exemption
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) sought feedback on proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act that would permit remote clearing members who clear futures contracts at Singapore-based central counterparties from the requirement to hold a capital markets services licence in Singapore under certain conditions.
CONTINUE READINGFutures for Kids Kilt Challenge
Once again the IDX Gala Dinner is being held in aid of Futures for Kids, the industry’s charity which raises funds used to provide better lives and futures for children.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Letter to the Senior Supervisors Group on Assessing the Risks of Algorithmic Trading
Yesterday, FIA sent a letter to the Senior Supervisors Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York regarding their April 30 report on algorithmic trading, which focused on "how risks associated with algorithmic trading are monitored and controlled at large financial institutions during the trading day."
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