FIA suggests enhanced regulatory framework for prediction markets
FIA offers a series of recommendations in formulating clear, workable rules and enhancing existing regulatory practices, all rooted in the Commodity Exchange Act's core objectives of promoting responsible innovation and preserving sound risk management.
FIA responds to ESMA consultation on CCP guarantees and investment policy
April 30, 2026 CONTINUE READINGFIA publishes paper on the European Commission's Market Integration and Supervision Package
April 17, 2026 CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to EC targeted consultation on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector
April 17, 2026 CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to OSE consultation on revisions to the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options
April 27, 2026 CONTINUE READING
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FIA responds to ESMA consultation on CCP guarantees and investment policy
FIA supports expanding eligible CCP collateral for non-financial counterparties under EMIR 3.0, calling for substance-over-form recognition of letters of credit and mandatory clearing member protections. CONTINUE READING -
FIA suggests enhanced regulatory framework for prediction markets
FIA offers a series of recommendations in formulating clear, workable rules and enhancing existing regulatory practices, all rooted in the Commodity Exchange Act's core objectives of promoting responsible innovation and preserving sound risk management. CONTINUE READING -
FIA responds to OSE consultation on revisions to the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options
FIA has submitted a response to Osaka Exchange's consultation on proposed revisions to the method of setting the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options. FIA welcomes OSE’s proposal to introduce additional weekly expiries, noting that a broader range of short‑dated options can support more flexible and precise risk management for market participants. CONTINUE READING -
FIA publishes position paper on the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package
FIA has published a position paper welcoming the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package and setting out targeted recommendations to strengthen the framework. CONTINUE READING -
FIA responds to EC targeted consultation on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector
FIA's response outlines proposals for a better rulemaking process in the EU and lists examples where an unlevel playing field between EU banks and global competitors has been identified. It also suggests a different regime for the determination of QCCP status for capital purposes, advocates for a change in the GSIB treatment of the principal model for cleared OTC derivatives, and calls for a permanent central bank reserves exemption from the leverage ratio.
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FIA supports FCA proposal to raise UK EMIR clearing threshold for commodity derivatives
Since the original calibration of the EMIR clearing threshold over a decade ago, structural shifts, including inflation, sustained increases in commodity prices and heightened market volatility, have significantly changed market dynamics. Despite these shifts, the clearing threshold framework has not been updated to reflect the new realities. Therefore, raising the clearing threshold is an important and urgent corrective measure. CONTINUE READING
