Explore FIA's Exchange Risk Controls Repository
FIA is building and maintaining a central repository of exchange-provided risk controls and practices in global cleared derivatives markets for the exclusive use of FIA members. In consultation with member firms, we developed a survey that helps provide greater transparency and facilitates risk-control benchmarking for global brokers, clearing firms, trading firms and commercial and institutional traders. This convenient centralized source of information about exchange risk controls makes it easier for firms to expand the range of markets that they use around the world.
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FIA comments on ICE's US Treasury clearing proposal
FIA filed comments with the US Securities and Exchange Commission responding to ICE Clear Credit's proposed US Treasury clearing rules. The letter commends ICC for its efforts to expand its clearing services to the U.S. Treasury market and recommends refinements to certain aspects of the proposed rules to ensure predictability and clarity for clearing firms and market participants that will participate on ICC's platform, once approved. CONTINUE READING -
FIA responds to ESMA consultation on margin transparency requirements
FIA has responded to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s consultation on margin transparency requirements, urging the regulator not to mandate overly prescriptive requirements for clearing member firms, particularly those that do not apply their own margin models but simply pass through clearinghouses’ margin requirements to clients. CONTINUE READING -
FIA submits request for clarification on EMIR 3.0 active account representativeness
FIA, ISDA and the European Fund and Asset Management Association have shared a paper with EU policymakers, requesting clarification on the implementation of the active account requirement under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR 3.0) in relation to representativeness. The associations request regulatory guidance, with a view to standardising compliance and avoiding fragmented implementation of requirements across EU member states. CONTINUE READING -
FIA and ISDA respond to Reserve Bank of Australia guidance for the clearing and settlement facility resolution regime
FIA and ISDA urge greater clarity in the RBA’s draft guidance on clearing and settlement facility resolution to enhance transparency, communication and market stability during interventions. CONTINUE READING -
How clearing members managed market volatility
Speaking at the 2025 IDX conference, clearing members discussed how investments in operations helped many manage the impact of recent volatility spikes. CONTINUE READING -
FIA responds to ESMA consultation on EMIR 3.0. clearing thresholds regime
FIA has responded to ESMA’s consultation paper on draft technical standards, which provide further details for the new EMIR 3.0 clearing thresholds regime. FIA broadly agrees with the proposed uncleared thresholds but raises concerns about the reductions for IRDs and commodity derivatives, citing inflationary pressures and the importance of maintaining competitiveness with other jurisdictions. CONTINUE READING
