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FIA advocates for open, transparent and competitive markets around the world. Our global advocacy team  works with regulators, policymakers, and the industry on the development and implementation of legislation and regulation through publications and filings.

Protection of customer funds - Frequently asked questions
October 28, 2025 CONTINUE READING
FIA responds to ASIC consultation on market integrity rules
October 22, 2025 CONTINUE READING
Trade associations urge EC to delay EMIR 3.0 reporting for third-country CCPs
October 22, 2025 CONTINUE READING
FIA responds to EBA consultation on non-ICT third-party risks
October 7, 2025 CONTINUE READING

Publications & Filings

  • Expo 2025 Opening Remarks: Unlocking innovation – A force multiplier for our markets

    Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the 2025 Futures & Options Expo in Chicago. As prepared for delivery. CONTINUE READING
  • Protection of customer funds - frequently asked questions

    This document, first issued in February 2012, has been prepared by members of the FIA Law and Compliance Division and contains questions and answers addressing the basics of (i) segregation, collateral management and investments, (ii) minimum financial and other requirements for futures commission merchants and joint FCM/broker-dealers, and (iii) derivatives clearing organization guarantee funds. CONTINUE READING
  • Trade associations urge EC to delay EMIR 3.0 reporting for third-country CCPs

    FIA, along with nine other trade associations, seek delay to EMIR 3.0 7(d) reporting until the corresponding regulatory technical standards and implementing technical standards are applicable. CONTINUE READING
  • FIA responds to ASIC consultation on market integrity rules

    FIA has submitted a response to the Australian Securities & Investments Commission's Consultation Paper 386 on proposed amendments to the ASIC market integrity rules for trading systems and automated trading. CONTINUE READING
  • FIA comments on draft amendments of the PRC Enterprise Bankruptcy Law

    FIA recommends involving the China Securities Regulatory Commission alongside other authorities when determining the scope of qualified financial transactions, and ensuring equal legal protection for similar products regardless of where they are traded, cleared or settled. FIA also proposes adding a new article providing clear recognition and protection for financial market infrastructure operators. CONTINUE READING
  • FIA responds to request for comment from TMX on ongoing information requirements for approved participants

    In responding to proposed rule changes from TMX, FIA expresses support for the larger project underway to revise TMX's Approved Persons framework and voices concerns about the burden associated with the most recent proposed rule changes. CONTINUE READING