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FIA survey: Derivatives markets see political environment as top driver for trading activity
A survey conducted by Crisil Coalition Greenwich in partnership with FIA shows that an overwhelming majority of derivatives industry participants expect trading activity to grow in 2025. Four out of five survey respondents named political instability and geopolitical conflict as the most likely to generate growth in derivatives trading over the next two years, a ratio much higher than any other factor.
CONTINUE READINGJoint statement on FAQs on the Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities
Following the US the federal bank regulatory agencies jointly issuing answers to frequently asked questions to clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities, FIA and other financial trade associations welcomed the news and sought further action.
CONTINUE READINGBeyond the Limit – Is Anything New in Position Limits?
FIA’s US position limits leads will revisit the CFTC’s federal position limits regime nearly five years after the final rule went into effect, joined by experts from CME, ICE and the CFTC. Refresh on the limits for futures and swaps, exemptions and aggregation and learn what the industry is still focused on for implementation.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to OCC's clearing fund allocation proposal
FIA supports OCC’s stress‑aligned clearing fund allocation, noting improved fairness and risk sensitivity, while encouraging smoothing measures to avoid volatility and monitoring potential metric overlaps.
CONTINUE READINGFIA and energy associations urge EU leaders to avoid a gas price cap
FIA and a broad coalition of trade associations representing the entire energy value chain have signed a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa setting out shared concerns regarding considerations to introduce a natural gas price cap in response to current geopolitical tensions.
CONTINUE READINGPeople News – August / September 2025
Appointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGETD Volume - February 2026
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 12.05 billion contracts in February. This decreased 10.3% from January 2026 but increased 51% from February 2025.
CONTINUE READINGFIA highlights challenges, opportunities of 24/7 trading and clearing
The paper highlights the need for 24/7 clearing and risk management to accompany 24/7 trading, ensuring sufficient liquidity in the markets, considering operational risk and utilising existing market principles and regulations to provide a roadmap.
CONTINUE READINGFIA board chair Crighton testifies on CFTC reauthorization
There is tremendous change facing the cleared derivatives markets today, especially when compared to 2008 when the CFTC was last reauthorized. FIA strongly supports the reauthorization of the CFTC, as it reinforces the agency’s mission and central role in safeguarding markets critical to the global economy.
CONTINUE READINGEPTA responds to FCA consultation on the short selling regime
EPTA has responded to the FCA Consultation Paper on the UK Short Selling Regime. The response is generally in favour of the proposed changes while suggesting some further reforms to meet their objective, which is to reduce the operational burden on firms and make the SSR fit for the UK market.
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