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FIA urges CFTC to clarify regulation of event contracts
FIA filed comments with the CFTC urging the agency to clarify the rules governing event contracts. FIA submitted its comment letter in response to the CFTC’s review of KalshiEx’s proposal to list contracts on which political party will be in control of each chamber of the U.S. Congress.
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Cross Border: The Asia-Pacific Trading & Execution Landscape
The exchange-traded derivatives industry has been influenced and shaped by various dynamics, regionally and globally. In this webinar, a broad spectrum of industry experts discussed how they are adapting to these forces and to share their views on future developments.
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FIA PTG responds to SEC Proposal to Require FINRA Membership
In a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) , the FIA Principal Traders Group opposed a Proposal that would generally require Association (FINRA) membership for any registered proprietary broker-dealer that effects securities transactions elsewhere than on a national securities exchange of which it is a member.
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FIA PTG joins other trade associations in responding to IOSCO CCP Default Auctions Best Practices Consultation
This paper, developed by CCP12, EACH, FIA, FIA PTG, ISDA and MFA, and submitted to IOSCO, addresses client participation in CCP default auctions. The paper builds on the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (April 2012) (“PFMIs”) and joint CPMI-IOSCO work on CCP resilience and recovery, with the aim of enhancing auction practices and procedures.
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Arbitrations: From the Starting Gate to the Finish Line
With the rise and risks associated with litigating through the arbitration process, this panel will provide an overview of the processes for NFA, AAA, and FINRA arbitrations. The panel will start the discussion with the importance of building the necessary foundation for success through preparation, continuing through discovery, and strategies for success at the hearing. The panel will also cover the important differences amongst NFA, AAA, and FINRA arbitrations and their respective processes.
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Trade associations sign letter on safeguarding the EU ETS
FIA and seven other trade associations representing financial institutions and corporates have sent a letter to the Czech Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the European Commission and the European Parliament, calling for the proper functioning of the EU Emissions Trading System to be safeguarded. The joint letter follows harmful proposals to limit financial institutions' participation in the EU’s carbon market, which would significantly impair the efficient functioning of the EU ETS, jeopardising Europe’s decarbonisation efforts.
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ETD Volume - August 2022
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 7.30 billion contracts in the month of August, the highest monthly total ever recorded. The August total was up 11.2% from July 2022 and up 38.1% from August 2021.
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A Futures Industry Perspective - How EU Policymakers Should Respond to the Energy Crisis
With Europe facing an extraordinary shortage of energy triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices for natural gas and electricity have reached record highs. FIA provides a high-level overview of the liquidity issues emerging in the futures markets and our perspective on some of the measures now under consideration to ease the impact on utilities and other firms facing extraordinarily large margin calls.
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FIA EPTA response to the FCA’s CP22/12 on Improving Equity Secondary Markets
FIA EPTA is appreciative to the FCA for taking the lead in designing an improved post-trade transparency regime which should benefit the efficiency and competitiveness of UK capital markets. FIA EPTA members found broad support for the FCA’s proposals and found them to be mostly welcome enhancements to the current approach to post-trade transparency.
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Resources and notices related to Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral
FIA FIA created this page for members as a resource for information related to market closures caused by the Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral on Monday 19 September.
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