In the world of futures and cleared derivatives, relevant, timely and reliable data is vital in making smart decisions. This holds true for FIA’s own operations and decision-making as it pertains to supporting our loyal members. As such, I am pleased to announce that FIA is undertaking an in-depth engagement with our members to better understand how we can continue to evolve and serve you in a rapidly changing and globalizing industry.
CONTINUE READINGFOA, together with EFET, GFMA and ISDA have issued a letter to the European Commission, European Parliament and the Lithuanian Presidency regarding MiFID II – Annexe I Section C.6 – Definition of Financial Instruments.
CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG filed a letter of conditional support with the SEC for a proposed rule change by BATS regarding expedited suspension proceedings and preventing layering and spoofing.
CONTINUE READINGThe latest edition of Infonet covers innovation in technology - start ups, Fintech and disruptive technology. It explores how innovation/ disruptive technology can improve process in the derivatives business throughout the transaction chain and how incumbent firms are facing up to the challenges alongside newcomers to the business. It also, looks at innovation in product and process - how derivatives product offerings are evolving.
CONTINUE READINGFIA sent a letter to the CFTC requesting a modification and extension of the current no-action relief for Ownership and Control Reports Implementation Reporting Requirements. The full letter is available here, and the text follows.
CONTINUE READINGThe HKMA and the SFC have jointly issued a public consultation on the introduction of mandatory clearing of OTC derivatives and to expand the existing mandatory OTC derivatives trade reporting regime. The first phase of mandatory clearing aims to mandate the clearing of certain standardised IRS entered into between major dealers. FIA is working jointly with ISDA and ASIFMA on a submission. Comments close on 31st October 2015. Please contact Phuong Trinh for further information.
CONTINUE READING1. IEX’s proposal to give protected status to its quotes despite their being subject to an intentional access delay
CONTINUE READINGThe InfoNet MiFID II/R seminar on transparency focused on the final draft regulatory technical standards and the effect of the regulations on market participants and trading venues.
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