FIA advocates for open, transparent and competitive markets around the world. Our global advocacy team works with regulators, policymakers, and the industry on the development and implementation of legislation and regulation through publications and filings.
FIA shares its position on DORA subcontracting of ICT services with the European Commission and ESAs
FIA has shared its position with the European Commission and the European Supervisory Authorities on the requirements for the subcontracting of ICT services under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
FIA and FIA PTG file amicus brief in FTC non-compete ban appeal
FIA, FIA Principal Traders Group and several other financial services trade associations have filed an amicus brief in response to the US Federal Trade Commission's appeal of a decision blocking its final rule that would ban nearly all noncompete agreements in the US.
Chair of the European T+1 Industry Committee welcomes the official launch of the governance structure for the transition to T+1 settlement cycle
On 22 January, the European Securities and Markets Authority hosted the T+1 Governance Launch Meeting to present the arrangements for driving the move to the reduction of default settlement cycles to T+1 for EU securities markets. Members of the Industry Committee, including FIA and FIA EPTA, welcome ESMA's report, which identifies a pathway and a date for the transition to the T+1 settlement cycle.
FIA responds to ESMA consultation on MiFIR RTS 22 transaction data reporting
FIA has submitted a response to ESMA's consultation paper on the review of RTS 22 on transaction data reporting under Art. 26 and RTS 24 on order book data to be maintained under Art. 25 of MiFIR.
FIA publishes statement on the treatment of EU and non-EU regulated financial services under DORA
FIA, EACH, FESE, and AFME strongly urge the European Commission to clarify that financial services provided by EU and non-EU firms to financial entities are not considered ‘ICT services’ under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).