Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Covid-19, geopolitical issues under the spotlight at FIA Asia-V
Industry experts note markets are resilient, but regulatory fragmentation remains a challenge
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FIA issues white paper on the impact of pandemic volatility on CCP margin requirements
FIA today released a white paper that examines the dramatic increase in margin requirements at derivatives clearinghouses during the first quarter of 2020 due to increased market volatility related to the pandemic.
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FIA releases COVID-19 industry sentiment survey
Washington, DC – FIA today released the results of an industry survey to gauge the sentiment of market participants on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cleared derivatives industry.
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FIA Speaks Episode 11: CFTC Chairman Heath Tarbert
Episode 11 features Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Heath Tarbert in a wide-ranging conversation with FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken.
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FIA Speaks Episode 10: IOSCO Secretary General Paul Andrews
In this episode, International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Secretary General Paul Andrews talks with FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken about the organization’s mission and challenges in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and coordinating regulators around the world.
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The impact of Covid-19 on cleared derivatives
A webinar that discussed recent UK Government emergency measures and the impact that they could have on the listed and cleared derivatives.
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Derivatives market participants give back to help fight coronavirus
Donations prioritize first responders, food banks and public health organizations worldwide
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FIA cancels IDX, L&C and Commodities conferences
FIA canceled three upcoming conferences due to on-going health concerns and governmental restrictions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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FIA opposes short selling bans
FIA and its affiliated organizations, FIA PTG and FIA EPTA, issued a following statement in response to calls for short selling bans by global policymakers.
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FIA asks CFTC to allow FCMs to better use affiliate branches to avoid COVID-19 disruptions
FIA filed a request for no-action relief from the CFTC on March 26 that would allow FCMs to make better use of staff in affiliate or branch locations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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