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FIA EPTA Response to ESMA’s Consultation Paper on Technical Advice on the CSDR Penalty Mechanism
FIA EPTA members are supportive of effective measures to improve settlement discipline and efficiency in Europe, particularly in light of discussions concerning shortening settlement cycles. However, we urge ESMA to further consider their proposals put forward in the Consultation Paper on Technical Advice on the CSDR Penalty Mechanism, particularly regarding application of progressive penalty rates.
CONTINUE READINGDecember 2023 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached $333.57 billion in December, down 4% over the last 12 months.
CONTINUE READINGPeople news – January/February 2024
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry.
CONTINUE READINGETD Volume - January 2024
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 16.79 billion contracts in January, the highest level ever recorded. This was up 10.7% from December 2023 and up 97.2% from January 2023.
CONTINUE READINGTech trends in 2024
Big Tech partnerships, operational resilience and GenAI experimentation will continue to be dominant themes this year.
CONTINUE READINGJanuary 2024 SEF trading activity
Trading volume on swap execution facilities reached a record $1.48 trillion in average notional value per day during January 2024. This was up 74.6% from the previous month and up 38.1% from the same month of the previous year. Compared to December 2023, trading was up in every sector.
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 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.
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