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ETD Volume - April 2021
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives was 4.49 billion contracts in the month of April, down 19.3% from the previous month but up 35% from April 2020.
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Anti-money laundering considerations for security and commodity derivatives
In 2018, the CFTC Division of Enforcement established a Bank Secrecy Act task force dedicated to investigating and enforcing AML regulations. In October 2019, the CFTC, the SEC and FINCEN issued a joint statement highlighting the importance of AML compliance in matters involving securities, commodities, derivatives and digital assets.
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FIA PTG opposes latest Consolidated Audit Trail funding proposal
In a letter filed with the SEC today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) urged the Commission not to approve the amended Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) funding proposal.
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FIA EPTA Letter to Central Bank of Ireland CP on Enhancing Engagement with Stakeholders
FIA EPTA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Central Bank of Ireland Consultation Paper on Enhancing our Engagement with Stakeholders. On behalf of FIA EPTA’s Irish and other members, we would like to express our continued appreciation of the CBI's open and constructive dialogue with our industry. FIA EPTA members believe that proposals 2 and 3 in the Consultation Paper are important initiatives that will strengthen the relationship between the CBI and wider financial markets stakeholders.
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Possible evolution of MIFID II algorithmic trading rules
In light of the recent ESMA consultation on MIFID II/MIFIR Review Report on Algorithmic Trading and the ongoing review of European financial market regulations, FIA will look at the evolution of algorithmic trading rules in Europe and their impact on cleared derivatives markets.
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Q1 2021 ETD Volume
This webinar highlights the main trends in trading activity in Q1 2021 in the global exchange-traded derivatives markets, with category and regional breakdowns as well as exchange and contract rankings.
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FIA PTG supports Cboe voluntary compression service for market makers
In a letter filed with the SEC today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) supported the Cboe's Proposal to add another compression tool.
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FIA comments on the implementation of Basel standards
On 30 April 2021, FIA submitted a response to the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) consultation on the implementation of Basel standards (CP5/21).
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CFTC acting Chairman Russ Behnam addresses FIA’s Law and Compliance Conference
On 28 April, CFTC acting Chairman Russ Behnam sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with FIA president and CEO Walt Lukken to discuss the commission’s agenda, financial regulators role is addressing climate change, the CFTC’s role in FSOC, the role of retail in the futures and cleared derivatives markets and challenges posed by family offices.
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ETD Volume - March 2021
Worldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives was 5.57 billion contracts in the month of March, up 21.4% from the previous month and up 22.8% from March 2020.
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