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FIA elects Directors and Officers
Washington, D.C. and Boca Raton, Fla.—March 10, 2015—FIA today announced the election of directors to its board at its annual meeting in Boca Raton, Fla. Eleven directors were elected in total at this meeting, including eight regular member directors for two-year terms and three associate member directors for two-year terms. Following the election, the new board elected the association’s officers and public directors.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Operations Americas 2015 Scholarship Program
The FIA Operations Americas Division is pleased to announce that the 2015-2016 https://operations-americas.fia.org/file/1742/download?token=qJW4er3PH69... target="_blank">Scholarship Application is now available. We are proud to confirm that the newly merged division will be awarding ten scholarships with each valued at $2,500. Since the inception of the scholarship program, scholarships have been awarded to 107 academic scholars totaling $233,500. The number of applicants has increased each year since inception. We endeavor to support our members in educating their children and preparing them for the future world economy. We are proud of this program and encourage your children to participate. All qualified persons should apply!
CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG SEC Letter Re: BATS Petition 4-680
In light of our previous recommendations for improving U.S. equity market structure submitted on January 28, 2015 and September 30, 2014, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) now writes in support of certain provisions of Petition 4-680 (The Petition) filed by BATS Global Markets, Inc. (BATS) on January 21, 2015.
CONTINUE READINGFIA supports 12 month extension to QCPP transitional period
FIA has responded to the European Commission’s consultation on the Implementing Regulation to extend the qualifying central counterparty (QCCP) transitional period under the Capital Requirements Regulation II (CRR). FIA fully supports the extension, which will avoid disruption to international financial markets.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to SEBI consultation paper on safeguarding clients’ funds placed with stock brokers/clearing members
FIA has expressed concern that the proposed requirements could have negative effects on the timing and operational complexity of returning funds to clients, hindering CMs' ability to dynamically meet the needs of their clients.
CONTINUE READINGFIA Operations Americas 2015 Annual Meeting & Washington Update
Please join us as Walt Lukken, President and CEO of the FIA provides his annual Washington Update and discusses challenges and opportunities the industry faces in 2015.
CONTINUE READINGIDX Programme Highlights and Keynotes Added
In just five weeks, over 1,500 exchange and clearinghouse leaders, regulators and traders will convene in London for the 8th Annual FIA/FIA Europe International Derivatives Expo (IDX). These industry leaders will share their diverse perspectives on a range of issues impacting the global derivatives industry. Be sure to check out the programme highlights and keynote speakers.
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