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European Commission’s public hearing on the EMIR review
CEO, Simon Puleston Jones will be speaking in Brussels on 29 May at the European Commission’s public hearing on the EMIR review.
CONTINUE READINGTackling the risks of algorithmic trading
Since the introduction of automated trading, much has changed in the operation of our markets: how to improve market structure and implement safeguards has been a key topic of conversation for both market participants and regulators for some time. This is why the report by the Senior Supervisor’s Group (a group that consists mostly of Central Banks) on algorithmic and high frequency trading makes for curious reading.
CONTINUE READINGAddressing complexity from the trade-through rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced the first meeting of the Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee on May 13.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Global issues position paper on central clearing risks
Washington, D.C.—April 28, 2015—Today, FIA Global issued recommendations for assessing and managing risks that arise from central counterparty (CCP) clearing.
CONTINUE READINGFIA comments on Shanghai International Energy Exchange draft rules
FIA has commented on the draft General Exchange Rules issued by the Shanghai International Energy Exchange facilitating futures trading for overseas participants. The draft rules are available here.
CONTINUE READING“Market liquidity second greatest threat to financial stability”
The Bank of England has brought to the attention of mainstream audiences a topic close to our hearts: the consequences a reduction in liquidity would have on the economy.
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 READINGMonetary Authority of Singapore consults on changes to the Securities and Futures Act
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has sought feedback on proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act.
CONTINUE READINGFIA/ASIFMA Response to MAS Consultation Paper SFA (March 2015).pdf
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has sought feedback on proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act. Key changes include reforms relating to the regulation of OTC derivatives including regulation of derivatives markets, trading and licensing of intermediaries, changes to types of regulated activities and the transfer of regulation of commodity derivatives.
CONTINUE READINGFIA submits comments on CFTC advisory committee discussion of position limits and aggregation of positions
The Futures Industry Association (“FIA”) appreciates the opportunity to provide the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“Commission” or “CFTC”) with comments and recommendations in response to the Commission’s re-opening of the comment period for its proposed rules (1) establishing position limits for derivatives, and (2) amending the rules governing the aggregation of positions.
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