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Joint trades call for recalibration of cryptoasset prudential standards and highlight DLT’s transformative role in capital markets
The Joint Trades recommend essential revisions of the Basel banking prudential treatment of cryptoassets and pausing implementation of SCO60 ahead of its January 2026 effective date to allow for a targeted consultation and redesign. The letter highlights the excessively conservative and overly punitive capital treatment of cryptoassets that is misaligned with actual risks, in addition to various inconsistencies with current market risk management practices.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to ESMA consultation on margin transparency requirements
FIA has responded to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s consultation on margin transparency requirements, urging the regulator not to mandate overly prescriptive requirements for clearing member firms, particularly those that do not apply their own margin models but simply pass through clearinghouses’ margin requirements to clients.
CONTINUE READINGFIA cautions ESMA on overly prescriptive margin transparency rules for clearing firms
FIA has responded to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s consultation on margin transparency requirements, urging the regulator not to mandate overly prescriptive requirements for clearing member firms, particularly those that do not apply their own margin models but pass through clearinghouses’ margin requirements to clients.
CONTINUE READINGFIA submits request for clarification on EMIR 3.0 active account representativeness
FIA, ISDA and the European Fund and Asset Management Association have shared a paper with EU policymakers, requesting clarification on the implementation of the active account requirement under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR 3.0) in relation to representativeness. The associations request regulatory guidance, with a view to standardising compliance and avoiding fragmented implementation of requirements across EU member states.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to SEBI closing auction session proposal
FIA has submitted comments to the Securities and Exchange Board of India on its proposal to introduce a closing auction session in the equity cash segment. FIA welcomes SEBI’s initiative as an important step in bringing India’s market structure closer to global best practices.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to SEBI consultation on restructuring of indices with derivatives contracts
FIA has submitted its response to the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s consultation on the implementation of eligibility criteria for derivatives on non-benchmark indices, which aim to prevent concentration of derivatives indices in a few stocks. FIA supports Alternative B, which allows existing indices to transition through reweighting and constituent adjustments, rather than requiring the creation of entirely new indices.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to ESMA consultation on clearing fees and associated costs disclosure requirements
FIA has submitted a response to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s consultation paper on clearing fees and associated costs information under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR 3.0). FIA cautions against the proposed requirements on clearing service providers, which are duplicative, and suggests an alternative approach.
CONTINUE READINGEPTA responds to FCA on SI regime for bonds and derivatives plus equity markets
EPTA has responded to the Financial Conduct Authority regarding its consultation paper on the SI regime for bonds and derivatives, including a discussion paper on equity markets (CP 25/20).
CONTINUE READINGCCP Tracker update - Q1 2025 highlights
FIA has updated its CCP Tracker visualizations with data from the first quarter.
CONTINUE READINGJune 2025 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached a record $395.7 billion in June, up 1.4% from the previous month and up 24.1% over the last 12 months. The number of FCMs holding customer funds in futures accounts was recorded at 50 in June, up from 49 year ago but down from 53 five years ago.
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