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FIA responds to ESMA on simplifying regulatory reporting requirements in the EU
FIA has responded to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s Call for Evidence seeking industry input on simplifying regulatory reporting requirements in the European Union. FIA highlights industry concerns with current requirements and provide ways in which the burden on market participants can be reduced without impacting the quality and usability of data used by regulatory authorities for the oversight of systemic risk and the detection of market abuse.
CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG Position Paper - Regulation NMS: A Renewed Call for Reform
FIA Principal Traders Group advocates for targeted reforms to Regulation NMS, addressing its impact on costs, best execution, venue proliferation and the generation of complex order types. As feared at the time of adoption, these provisions have led to unimaginable increases in cost and complexity as a result of venue and order type proliferation as well as a narrow interpretation of best execution.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC withdraws “duplicative and unnecessary” proposed rulemakings
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission last week withdrew proposed guidance and rulemaking in several areas as it seeks to align with the US administration’s goal of simplifying regulation and reducing burdens on market participants.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to Senate Banking RFI on market structure legislation
The Senate Banking Committee published its version of proposed legislation on market structure and digital assets and issued a request for information. FIA has responded with its views, including commentary on the role of the CFTC, the importance of market intermediaries, and other topics.
CONTINUE READINGExpo: Easterly warns AI and quantum are reshaping cyber risk
Former US cybersecurity chief Jen Easterly cautions that AI and quantum computing are accelerating cyber threats and urges a swift shift to resilient, secure systems.
CONTINUE READINGFIA announces 2026 Hall of Fame inductees
FIA has announced the names of six new members of the FIA Hall of Fame. The new members will be honored at an awards ceremony during FIA's 51st International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, on 8-11 March 2026.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC uncertainty, crypto market legislation under the spotlight at Expo
Following the longest US government shutdown on record, a strong showing of attendees at FIA Expo listened to a panel of staffers from the US House Committee on Agriculture, the National Futures Association and industry lobbyists who discussed the future of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the likelihood of Congress passing crypto market legislation.
CONTINUE READINGMarketVoice Podcast - Jeff Sprecher, Chair and CEO, Intercontinental Exchange
Walt Lukken sat down with Jeff Sprecher, Chair and CEO at ICE at the annual Expo conference. They discussed how the idea of the old guard vs. the new markets doesn't hold true, especially with ICE's strong record of innovation. And they covered ICE's history as a power exchange and how those markets have evolved, as well as prediction markets and ICE's investment in Polymarket, AI and much more.
CONTINUE READINGExpo: Industry players say crypto markets are maturing
Crypto industry players who spoke on two panel discussions at FIA Expo agreed that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are on their way towards being fully investible by institutional investors, but offered different opinions about when that will happen.
CONTINUE READINGMarketVoice Podcast - Richard Berliand, Chair of the Board of Directors, TP ICAP
Walt Lukken sat down with Futures Industry Hall of Fame member Richard Berliand last month in New York City. A legend in the industry, Richard serves as board chair of TP ICAP, the world’s largest inter-dealer broker and world’s largest energy & commodities broker. They discussed the state of the derivatives markets, the regulatory environment, FCMs, the challenges of 24/7 trading and clearing, why young people should go into finance and Richard's passion for aviation.
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