This summer marked the one-year anniversary of the opening of FIA's Brussels office. With long-established offices in Washington D.C., Singapore and London, the Brussels office continues FIA's hands-on approach to shaping regulatory affairs across jurisdictions and ensuring members' voices are heard in the many stages of policy and regulation formation.
CONTINUE READINGThe start of a new five-year political cycle has just begun in the European Union, and both EU citizens and their leaders believe the current term will have a decisive impact on the future direction of the European project. Citizens went to the polls to elect a new European Parliament in May, followed by the allocation of top positions in the other major European institutions in early July.
CONTINUE READINGI don't want to sound like a cranky old man on a porch, but flabbidy-flew, the world is changing fast. As the chart in this column shows, the pace of technological adoption is accelerating rapidly, and we now have access to inventions that previous generations could only dream about.
CONTINUE READINGIn a world where expectations on corporate responsibility and transparency are increasing, companies are recognizing the need to integrate sustainability into their business strategies and policies. One company that is making strides in this area is ABN AMRO Clearing, one of the world's leading firms in the clearing of exchange-traded futures and options. The Dutch firm is determined to play a leading role in facilitating the sustainable transition of financial markets.
CONTINUE READINGTze Min Yeo became FIA’s vice president of legal and policy for Asia Pacific in March 2019, charged with continuing FIA’s longstanding mission of providing regional policy expertise and serving as a local resource to assist our partners in Asia.
CONTINUE READINGFIA's cybersecurity workshop, now in its third year, was developed by FIA in conjunction with consulting firm Tellefsen and Company. The workshop involves a "table-top" war room scenario where participants arrive without foreknowledge of the problem they will face, and must marshal their collective expertise to resolve the crisis.
CONTINUE READINGOn 12 November, FIA held its Compliance and Regulation Forum for members in London where the prevailing theme was the future of cross-border market regulation.
CONTINUE READINGRemarks of FIA’s Head of Europe Bruce Savage on European Engagement
CONTINUE READINGOpening Remarks of FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken
CONTINUE READINGFIA submits response to public consultation on FRANDT under EMIR
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