FIA has submitted a response to ASX's consultation on amendments to ASX Clear operating rules, which introduce a framework for default management auctions of cleared cash market and derivatives market products.
CONTINUE READINGFIA has submitted its response to the China Securities Regulatory Commission’s consultation on provisional regulations on programmatic trading in the futures market, expressing support for the policy objectives.
CONTINUE READINGAlphalion Technology provides a cloud-native middle and back-office platform that supports real-time and multi-asset transaction processing covering futures and options, forex, equities, fixed income, CFDs and OTC products. The company offers direct clearing capabilities for major global clearinghouses and supports over 40 global exchanges in product processing.
CONTINUE READINGUzbek Commodity Exchange (UzEx), located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, provides free access to commodities and ensures transparency of trading and equal conditions for all customers while guaranteeing the execution of transactions. Its commodity products include ferrous and nonferrous metals, petroleum products, cotton fibre and cotton processing products, fertilisers, sugar, wheat flour, corn and more.
CONTINUE READINGThe past 30 years have seen a sea change in utility markets. None more so than power, which has stepped out from the shadow of its heavily traded cousin – natural gas – and begun taking on a life and profile of its own. Given recent developments that have led to opportunities in these markets, the future looks bright, writes Clive Furness.
CONTINUE READINGInsights on what to expect from Washington and the Trump administration
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 10.19 billion contracts in January. This was down 21.8% from December 2024 and down 39.3% from January 2024.
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 18.99 billion contracts in July, the highest level ever recorded. This was up 11.9% from June 2024 and up 68.7% from July 2023.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responded to the EBA-ESMA discussion paper on the European Commission call for advice on the investment firms' prudential framework, noting the importance of ensuring EU IFR/D is fit for purpose and that the application of prudential rules to commodity firms would be inappropriate, unduly complex, disproportionate and limit market entry for many small-size market participants.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA members believe a comprehensive consolidated tape is essential for improving the international competitiveness and accessibility of EU markets to international investors many of whom currently find EU markets too complex and opaque. A comprehensive low cost, real-time, pre-trade CT will support transparency, ameliorate fragmentation and will support liquidity and investor confidence, strengthening EU financial markets.
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