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CEPS discussion - More time needed to build up clearing capacity in the EU
Getting the balance right on euro clearing could take a few years as the European Union works to improve the attractiveness of clearing and encourage infrastructure development in the bloc, a top European Commission official said.
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Derivatives industry cautiously optimistic on UK clearing proposals
Bank of England says it will not "politicise" how it supervises non-UK CCPs
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FIA Statement on Commissioner Mairead McGuinness comments on central clearing
A today issued the following statement on Commissioner Mairead McGuinness announcement on the proposed way forward for central clearing:
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FIA releases principles for cross-border regulation
FIA released a policy paper outlining seven principles to guide the regulation of cross-border activity in the derivatives markets.
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Trading Technologies adds another futures broker to China network
As Chinese futures exchanges gradually increase the number of contracts that can be traded from abroad, technology providers to the global futures industry are extending their services to support inflow of trading interest.
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Joint trade association letter to EC on equivalence and recognition of UK CCPs
Nine industry associations (AFME, AIMA, EAPB, EBF, EFAMA, FIA, ICI, ISDA, SIFMA AMG) – representing the broadest group of market participants – have written to European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness, respectfully requesting that the European Commission (EC) extend the EC equivalence decision for UK CCPs.
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FIA joins other trade associations to support US-China Phase One Trade Agreement
On 6 August, FIA co-signed a letter to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and the US Trade Representative Katherine Tai expressing support for the continued implementation of the US-China Phase One Trade Agreement.
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Lukken remarks - Successful traits in global futures market regulation
FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken made the following remarks at the 13th Lujiazui Forum International Symposium on the Rule of Law in the Financial Sector in Shanghai, China:
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FIA supports China’s historic Futures Law
FIA submitted comments to China’s National People’s Congress in support of the new draft Futures Law, noting this historic milestone will help to develop a more robust and liquid futures market for both Chinese and international customers.
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FIA supports 12 month extension to QCPP transitional period
FIA has responded to the European Commission’s consultation on the Implementing Regulation to extend the qualifying central counterparty (QCCP) transitional period under the Capital Requirements Regulation II (CRR). FIA fully supports the extension, which will avoid disruption to international financial markets.
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