On 10 December FIA provided members with a detailed overview of the CFTC’s final position limits rule. Panelists from FIA, the CFTC, CME, ICE and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP discussed the development, effective and compliance dates, and requirements of the final rule. Special emphasis was placed on implementation issues and the expanded role of the exchanges in administering federal position limits and hedge exemptions. The panelists also responded to questions from the attendees.
CONTINUE READINGFIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today released the following statement congratulating House Agriculture Committee Chairman-designate Representative David Scott and Ranking Member-designate Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson.
CONTINUE READINGDerivatives exchanges in Asia Pacific have been working to launch innovative products and enhance their trading technology
CONTINUE READINGSixth international commodity futures contract launches in China as barriers are lowered for overseas investors
CONTINUE READINGFIA’s commodities members generally support the two CFTC proposals regarding the “Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants.” The Proposals seek to amend the current margin requirements for uncleared swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants for which there is no prudential regulator.
CONTINUE READINGThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved a final rulemaking on speculative position limits for commodity derivatives via a 3-2 vote at an open meeting on 15 October.
CONTINUE READINGThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission finalized a rule amending certain compliance requirements for commodity pool operators under Commission Regulation 4.27 by a 5-0 vote during an open meeting on 6 October.
CONTINUE READINGNew products proposed by LME include a spot trading platform for low carbon aluminium, and a register for producers to log their metal's carbon-related details
CONTINUE READINGFIA has published a new policy paper, "How derivatives markets are helping the world fight climate change," in consultation with its members across the cleared derivatives industry on climate-related risks for financial markets and the global economy.
CONTINUE READINGFIA has issued a response to the European Commission consultation on a renewed sustainable finance strategy.
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