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LME positions metals as cornerstone of sustainability
New 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
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Markets need to be part of the climate change solution, says FIA
FIA 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.
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FIA submits response to the European Commission consultation on a renewed sustainable finance strategy
FIA has issued a response to the European Commission consultation on a renewed sustainable finance strategy.
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Verena Ross discusses ESMA's key priorities at IDX-V
The derivatives markets have functioned well under severe pressure during the pandemic but the potential risk for future volatility continues, said Verena Ross, executive director of Europe's markets regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority, at FIA's virtual IDX-V conference.
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Battle of the benchmarks - Brent and WTI share growth in crude oil futures
Crude oil futures trading exploded in the first quarter of 2020 as price volatility reached record levels, but that was only the latest chapter in a long-term uptrend in the world’s most actively traded commodity futures.
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FIA commends and offers refinements to CFTC’s proposed position limits rule
FIA today commends the CFTC for proposing a workable and flexible rule on speculative position limits for derivatives.
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FIA discusses climate-related risk to FIA members, derivatives industry
FIA submitted comments to the CFTC's Market Risk Advisory Committee Climate Subcommittee on the challenges and issues related to climate change.
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CFTC advisory committee discusses position limits
End-users voice support for proposal's exemptions for hedging transactions
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FAQs on negative pricing in exchange-traded futures and options
During recent market volatility caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, there have been questions raised regarding how exchange-traded futures and options could have negative prices. FIA has developed the following FAQ to help address these questions.
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CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee discusses commodity volatility, pricing
Tarbert unveils plan to appoint a CFTC liaison Agriculture Department
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