Videos
-
Lukken's keynote address at the FIA Japan Financial Market Conference
FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken delivered a keynote address at the FIA Japan Financial Market Conference in Tokyo on May 13. His remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow:
CONTINUE READING -
Puleston Jones' keynote address at FOW Post-Trade event
FIA Europe CEO, Simon Puleston Jones delivered a keynote address at FOW Post-trade event in London on 11 May. His remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow:
CONTINUE READING -
Tackling the risks of algorithmic trading
Since the introduction of automated trading, much has changed in the operation of our markets: how to improve market structure and implement safeguards has been a key topic of conversation for both market participants and regulators for some time. This is why the report by the Senior Supervisor’s Group (a group that consists mostly of Central Banks) on algorithmic and high frequency trading makes for curious reading.
CONTINUE READING -
Addressing complexity from the trade-through rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced the first meeting of the Equity Market Structure Advisory Committee on May 13.
CONTINUE READING -
FIA Global issues position paper on central clearing risks
Washington, D.C.—April 28, 2015—Today, FIA Global issued recommendations for assessing and managing risks that arise from central counterparty (CCP) clearing.
CONTINUE READING -
FIA comments on Shanghai International Energy Exchange draft rules
FIA has commented on the draft General Exchange Rules issued by the Shanghai International Energy Exchange facilitating futures trading for overseas participants. The draft rules are available here.
CONTINUE READING -
“Market liquidity second greatest threat to financial stability”
The Bank of England has brought to the attention of mainstream audiences a topic close to our hearts: the consequences a reduction in liquidity would have on the economy.
CONTINUE READING -
FIA/ASIFMA Response to MAS Consultation Paper SFA (March 2015).pdf
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has sought feedback on proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act. Key changes include reforms relating to the regulation of OTC derivatives including regulation of derivatives markets, trading and licensing of intermediaries, changes to types of regulated activities and the transfer of regulation of commodity derivatives.
CONTINUE READING -
Crowdsourcing excellence in automated trading
Automated trading has become an integral tool for an increasingly large percentage of market participants.
CONTINUE READING -
FIA chairman testifies on CFTC reauthorization at House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing
FIA Chairman Gerald F. Corcoran testified on reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission before the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit today.
CONTINUE READING
