Industry Guidance
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Regulatory Guidance
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FIA announces startups selected for 2026 Innovators Pavilion
FIA today announced the startups chosen to exhibit in the 2026 Innovators Pavilion, FIA's annual showcase for fintech startups relevant to derivatives trading and clearing. BaseView IQ, Bridgeport, Caffrey AI, Compute Desk, Compute Exchange, CPZAI, Kairos, Nexara, River Markets, VocSet will compete at FIA Expo 2026. -
FIA responds to CFTC on listing of compute derivatives
FIA emphasizes risk management and index oversight when commenting on compute derivatives contracts -
August 2026 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached $447.7 billion in August, up 1.9% from the previous month and up 11.4% over the last 12 months. -
FIA Comments on US Treasury GENIUS Act Implementation
FIA commented on the US Treasury's proposed rule implementing the GENIUS Act to express concern regarding potential implications for the use of certain payment stablecoins as collateral in the cleared derivatives industry. -
Perpetual Futures Fundamentals
Perpetual futures are reshaping derivatives markets. This webinar explores how these contracts differ from traditional futures, who trades them, why exchanges are considering new listings, and the risk, clearing, collateral, and infrastructure considerations required to support continuous trading. -
FIA responds to ESMA consultation on EMIR Article 7d reporting
FIA has submitted comments to the European Securities and Markets Authority on its proposed EMIR Article 7d reporting framework, supporting a targeted and proportionate approach that avoids duplicative reporting requirements.
Operational and Technology Guidance
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FIA announces startups selected for 2026 Innovators Pavilion
FIA today announced the startups chosen to exhibit in the 2026 Innovators Pavilion, FIA's annual showcase for fintech startups relevant to derivatives trading and clearing. BaseView IQ, Bridgeport, Caffrey AI, Compute Desk, Compute Exchange, CPZAI, Kairos, Nexara, River Markets, VocSet will compete at FIA Expo 2026. -
August 2026 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached $447.7 billion in August, up 1.9% from the previous month and up 11.4% over the last 12 months. -
FIA responds to CFTC on listing of compute derivatives
FIA emphasizes risk management and index oversight when commenting on compute derivatives contracts -
FIA Comments on US Treasury GENIUS Act Implementation
FIA commented on the US Treasury's proposed rule implementing the GENIUS Act to express concern regarding potential implications for the use of certain payment stablecoins as collateral in the cleared derivatives industry. -
Perpetual Futures Fundamentals
Perpetual futures are reshaping derivatives markets. This webinar explores how these contracts differ from traditional futures, who trades them, why exchanges are considering new listings, and the risk, clearing, collateral, and infrastructure considerations required to support continuous trading. -
FIA responds to ESMA consultation on EMIR Article 7d reporting
FIA has submitted comments to the European Securities and Markets Authority on its proposed EMIR Article 7d reporting framework, supporting a targeted and proportionate approach that avoids duplicative reporting requirements.
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