The cleared derivatives industry reaffirmed its commitment to industry resilience and cybersecurity preparedness with the successful completion of the 2025 FIA Disaster Recovery Test on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
CONTINUE READINGCEO Steve Murigi talks to FIA's MarketVoice about grassroots leadership, sustainable change, and why hope is a long-term investment.
CONTINUE READINGFIA has submitted a response to the Australian Securities & Investments Commission's Consultation Paper 386 on proposed amendments to the ASIC market integrity rules for trading systems and automated trading.
CONTINUE READINGFIA, along with nine other trade associations, seek delay to EMIR 3.0 7(d) reporting until the corresponding regulatory technical standards and implementing technical standards are applicable.
CONTINUE READINGThis document, first issued in February 2012, has been prepared by members of the FIA Law and Compliance Division and contains questions and answers addressing the basics of (i) segregation, collateral management and investments, (ii) minimum financial and other requirements for futures commission merchants and joint FCM/broker-dealers, and (iii) derivatives clearing organization guarantee funds.
CONTINUE READINGThe European Commission intends to propose empowering the European Securities and Markets Authority as the central supervisor for the EU’s most significant cross-border entities – including central counterparties, central securities depositories, large trading venues and crypto exchanges. The formal proposal is expected in the coming weeks. If ESMA is to assume direct supervision, its governance framework will need to evolve in step with its expanded mandate.
CONTINUE READINGEstablished in 2008 as a platform for currency derivatives, MSE has evolved into a multi-asset exchange offering equity cash, equity derivatives and currency derivatives, anchored by its flagship benchmark index, the SX40. Backed by a diverse mix of institutional shareholders and strategic market participants, MSE combines product innovation and technology-first infrastructure with the credibility of established capital market partners, offering an alternative in India’s dynamic exchange ecosystem.
CONTINUE READINGInitial ethics training is specifically designed for those who are new to the industry and recently registered with the National Futures Association (NFA). This courses uses case studies to highlight ethical and regulatory responsibilities, combining law, compliance, and sound judgment. It helps firms meet training requirements as mandated by the Commodity Exchange Act and NFA Rule 2-9.
CONTINUE READINGThe IFM's Periodic Ethics Training helps firms and registrants meet ongoing training requirements as mandated by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and National Futures Association (NFA) Rule 2-9. This interactive training is built upon case studies that incorporate several categories of pertinent information including law, regulation, professional ethics and sound judgment.
CONTINUE READINGThis course provides a clear understanding of various money laundering techniques and their threats to the financial industry. Learners will gain a better understanding of the regulations designed to detect, monitor, and prevent criminal actions. Interactive scenarios are designed to help industry participants detect, prevent and respond effectively to attempts to launder money through their firms and the futures markets.
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