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Mariam Rafi, Citi
A conversation on International Women's Day - Mariam Rafi is global head of futures, clearing and FX prime brokerage product at Citi, where she has worked for 11 years. Prior to being appointed to the global role in 2021 she was the Americas head of clearing and FX PB.
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FIA PTG responds again to FINRA proposal to add IntelligentCross ATS to the Alternative Display Facility
In a letter filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) again opposed a proposal to add IntelligentCross ATS as a new entrant to FINRA’s Alternative Display Facility.
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Emma West, Bank of America
Emma West was appointed global head of futures and options, OTC clearing, FX prime brokerage and fixed income prime brokerage at Bank of America in January this year. She previously ran Bank of America’s European business for futures and options and OTC clearing.
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Federica Mazzucato, UBS
Federica Mazzucato is global head of execution and clearing services at UBS, with responsibility for the bank’s exchange-traded derivatives business across execution and clearing, OTC clearing and FX prime services.
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FIA PTG responds to Nasdaq proposal to add additional order types
In a letter filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) opposed Nasdaq’s proposal to establish new “Contra Midpoint Only” and “Contra Midpoint Only with Post-Only” order types.
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ETD Volume - January 2023
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 8.47 billion contracts in January, up 0.3% from December 2022 and up 39.2% from January 2022.
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CTA, IB or SEF?
The webinar will cover the CFTC Division of Market Oversight SEF Advisory issued in September 2021 and related CFTC enforcement orders including last fall’s order against Asset Risk Management, and the practical implications of those actions for CTAs, IBs, and their clients.
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FIA responds to SEBI consultation paper on safeguarding clients’ funds placed with stock brokers/clearing members
FIA has expressed concern that the proposed requirements could have negative effects on the timing and operational complexity of returning funds to clients, hindering CMs' ability to dynamically meet the needs of their clients.
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FIA submits comments to FinCEN on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities.
FIA has submitted a letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) related to a proposed rule titled Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities. In its comments to FinCEN, FIA noted its supports for a separate comment letter from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) that would make the proposed rule more useful and cost-effective for FIA members who operate in futures and derivatives markets.
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FIA urges CFTC to codify no action relief for DCO reporting
FIA has filed comments with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission that respond to the pending notice of proposal rulemaking on reporting requirements for derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs).In its letter, FIA supports the CFTC’s proposal to codify no-action relief for variation margin reporting, highlighting the importance of clear rules for DCOs and their clearing members.
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