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FIA and FIA PTG urge CFTC to retain current de minimis level for swap dealer definition
FIA and the FIA Principal Traders Group (together, FIA) today urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to retain the current $8 billion de minimis threshold for swap dealer registration and to modify the calculation methodology to better align it with the goals of a well-regulated derivatives market.
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FIA PTG raises concerns with data collection in proposed Transaction Fee Pilot
FIA PTG sent a comment letter to the SEC today detailing concerns with the Transaction Fee Pilot for National Market System stocks.
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FIA responds to UK algo trading consultation
FIA, along with the Association for Financial Markets in Europe and UK Finance, submitted comments about algorithmic trading policies to the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulatory Authority on May 4, in response to a recent consultation paper prior to issuance of a supervisory statement.
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FIA comments on CFTC definition of "actual delivery" with virtual currencies
On March 20, FIA submitted a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission responding to the CFTC's proposed interpretation of how its rules apply to retail trading in bitcoin and other virtual currencies.
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FIA PTG releases analysis and recommendations on market liquidity
As part of a continuing effort to foster a productive, data-driven discussion about the nature of liquidity and liquidity provision, FIA PTG has released a white paper on Liquidity in Today’s Markets.
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Quick Byte: Supplemental Leverage Ratio is having an impact on liquidity
Quick Byte: Supplemental Leverage Ratio is having an impact on liquidity
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FIA PTG: CAT pricing amendments don't fully address problems
FIA PTG sent a comment letter to the SEC today raising concerns with amendments to the previously proposed fee schedule rule changes filed by the Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) that are the Plan Participants to the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT).
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MiFID II External Resources for FIA PTG Firms
In addition to the documents, webinars, and guidance provided by FIA, FIA PTG is collecting external resources for member firms working to implement MiFID II.
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FIA PTG raises cybersecurity concerns with CAT
FIA PTG sent comments to the SEC today raising concerns with the consolidated audit trail (CAT) reporting requirement set to start on November 15, 2017.
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FIA PTG lists concerns with CAT fee structure
FIA PTG submitted a second comment letter to the SEC on the proposed fee structure for the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT). The letter is in response to an SEC call for industry input on the proposed fees.
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