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Industry Guidance

Access guidance and best practices for members, their customers and market participants on operational and technological issues as well as law, regulatory and compliance issues.

Regulatory Guidance

  • FIA New Member Profile – Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India

    Established in 2008 as a platform for currency derivatives, MSE has evolved into a multi-asset exchange offering equity cash, equity derivatives and currency derivatives, anchored by its flagship benchmark index, the SX40. Backed by a diverse mix of institutional shareholders and strategic market participants, MSE combines product innovation and technology-first infrastructure with the credibility of established capital market partners, offering an alternative in India’s dynamic exchange ecosystem. 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
  • FIA successfully executes 2025 disaster recovery test

    The cleared derivatives industry reaffirmed its commitment to industry resilience and cybersecurity preparedness with the successful completion of the 2025 FIA Disaster Recovery Test on Saturday, 25 October 2025. CONTINUE READING
  • Trends in ETD Trading Q3 2025

    FIA’s quarterly review of volume and open interest on derivatives exchanges worldwide. This webinar provides insights into trends in trading activity in the global listed derivatives markets for the year to date, with spotlights on the evolution of credit futures, liquidity in US Treasury futures, and growth in short-dated options. CONTINUE READING
  • Initial Ethics Training

    Initial Ethics Training
    Initial ethics training is specifically designed for those who are new to the industry and recently registered with the National Futures Association (NFA). This courses uses case studies to highlight ethical and regulatory responsibilities, combining law, compliance, and sound judgment. It helps firms meet training requirements as mandated by the Commodity Exchange Act and NFA Rule 2-9. CONTINUE READING
  • Give Up Essentials 2: Troubleshooting Real-World Scenarios

    Give Up Essentials 2
    Give-Up Essentials, the pre-requisite to this course, uses give-up trade flows to show how the process works when everything runs smoothly. This course examines problems that can arise during give-up trade processing. It identifies where failures occur and explores how problems can be resolved. CONTINUE READING

Operational and Technology Guidance

  • FIA New Member Profile – Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India

    Established in 2008 as a platform for currency derivatives, MSE has evolved into a multi-asset exchange offering equity cash, equity derivatives and currency derivatives, anchored by its flagship benchmark index, the SX40. Backed by a diverse mix of institutional shareholders and strategic market participants, MSE combines product innovation and technology-first infrastructure with the credibility of established capital market partners, offering an alternative in India’s dynamic exchange ecosystem. CONTINUE READING
  • FIA successfully executes 2025 disaster recovery test

    The cleared derivatives industry reaffirmed its commitment to industry resilience and cybersecurity preparedness with the successful completion of the 2025 FIA Disaster Recovery Test on Saturday, 25 October 2025. 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
  • Trends in ETD Trading Q3 2025

    FIA’s quarterly review of volume and open interest on derivatives exchanges worldwide. This webinar provides insights into trends in trading activity in the global listed derivatives markets for the year to date, with spotlights on the evolution of credit futures, liquidity in US Treasury futures, and growth in short-dated options. CONTINUE READING
  • Initial Ethics Training

    Initial Ethics Training
    Initial ethics training is specifically designed for those who are new to the industry and recently registered with the National Futures Association (NFA). This courses uses case studies to highlight ethical and regulatory responsibilities, combining law, compliance, and sound judgment. It helps firms meet training requirements as mandated by the Commodity Exchange Act and NFA Rule 2-9. CONTINUE READING
  • Give Up Essentials 2: Troubleshooting Real-World Scenarios

    Give Up Essentials 2
    Give-Up Essentials, the pre-requisite to this course, uses give-up trade flows to show how the process works when everything runs smoothly. This course examines problems that can arise during give-up trade processing. It identifies where failures occur and explores how problems can be resolved. CONTINUE READING