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 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 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 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 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 READINGFIA has updated its CCP Tracker visualizations with data from the first quarter.
CONTINUE READINGThe 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.
CONTINUE READINGWalt Lukken sat down with Mark Calabria at the White House Office of Management and Budget offices in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Mark serves as Associate Director at OMB, along with being detailed to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and serving as Chief Statistician of the United States in an interim role. They discussed the role OMB plays in setting federal regulations, the Trump administration's efforts to provide regulatory relief, regulating crypto and, given his long career in housing, Mark shared sage advice for those looking to purchase their first home.
CONTINUE READINGFIA 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 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.
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