Industry Guidance

Continuous trading is no longer a theoretical concept in global markets. As digital assets, tokenisation and evolving
customer expectations reshape financial markets, exchanges and intermediaries are increasingly examining how trading hours may expand beyond traditional schedules. CONTINUE READING

FIA supports expanding eligible CCP collateral for non-financial counterparties under EMIR 3.0, calling for substance-over-form recognition of letters of credit and mandatory clearing member protections. CONTINUE READING

FIA offers a series of recommendations in formulating clear, workable rules and enhancing existing regulatory practices, all rooted in the Commodity Exchange Act's core objectives of promoting responsible innovation and preserving sound risk management. CONTINUE READING

This webinar provides insights into trends in trading activity in the global listed derivatives markets for the first quarter of 2026, using data on volume and open interest to illustrate the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on commodity and financial futures and options. CONTINUE READING

FIA has submitted a response to Osaka Exchange's consultation on proposed revisions to the method of setting the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options. FIA welcomes OSE’s proposal to introduce additional weekly expiries, noting that a broader range of short‑dated options can support more flexible and precise risk management for market participants. CONTINUE READING

The paper sets out FIA members’ views on key elements of the Market Integration and Supervision Package, with a particular focus on the proposed amendments to the ESMA Regulation, EMIR and the Settlement Finality framework. It highlights areas where the Commission can strengthen its proposals to support supervisory convergence, proportionality and innovation. CONTINUE READING