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Regulatory Guidance
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FIA responds to OSE consultation on revisions to the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options
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 -
FIA publishes position paper on the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package
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 -
February 2026 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached a record $442.7 billion in February, up 6.1% from the previous month and up 25.6% over the last 12 months. CONTINUE READING -
FIA responds to EC targeted consultation on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector
FIA's response outlines proposals for a better rulemaking process in the EU and lists examples where an unlevel playing field between EU banks and global competitors has been identified. It also suggests a different regime for the determination of QCCP status for capital purposes, advocates for a change in the GSIB treatment of the principal model for cleared OTC derivatives, and calls for a permanent central bank reserves exemption from the leverage ratio.
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FIA publishes position paper on the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package
FIA has published a position paper welcoming the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package and setting out targeted recommendations to strengthen the framework. CONTINUE READING -
CCP Tracker update - Q4 2025 highlights
FIA has updated its CCP Tracker visualizations with data from the fourth quarter. CONTINUE READING
Operational and Technology Guidance
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FIA responds to OSE consultation on revisions to the contract months of Nikkei 225 Mini Options
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 -
FIA publishes position paper on the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package
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 -
February 2026 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached a record $442.7 billion in February, up 6.1% from the previous month and up 25.6% over the last 12 months. CONTINUE READING -
FIA publishes position paper on the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package
FIA has published a position paper welcoming the European Commission’s Market Integration and Supervision Package and setting out targeted recommendations to strengthen the framework. CONTINUE READING -
FIA responds to EC targeted consultation on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector
FIA's response outlines proposals for a better rulemaking process in the EU and lists examples where an unlevel playing field between EU banks and global competitors has been identified. It also suggests a different regime for the determination of QCCP status for capital purposes, advocates for a change in the GSIB treatment of the principal model for cleared OTC derivatives, and calls for a permanent central bank reserves exemption from the leverage ratio.
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CCP Tracker update - Q4 2025 highlights
FIA has updated its CCP Tracker visualizations with data from the fourth quarter. CONTINUE READING
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