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Opening remarks of FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken at FIA Forum: Frankfurt 2019
Opening remarks of FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken at FIA Forum: Frankfurt 2019
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The new shape of EU politics - What new faces and new priorities in Brussels mean
The start of a new five-year political cycle has just begun in the European Union, and both EU citizens and their leaders believe the current term will have a decisive impact on the future direction of the European project. Citizens went to the polls to elect a new European Parliament in May, followed by the allocation of top positions in the other major European institutions in early July.
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FIA response to ESMA consultation on market data fees
On 6 September, FIA submitted a response to ESMA to their consultation on the development in prices for pre- and post-trade data and on the consolidated tape for equity instruments.
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European Commission equivalence moves raise market access concerns
Recent moves by the European Commission, including the repeal of some existing equivalency decisions and a communication stating the re-evaluation of its approach to markets outside the European Union, have some concerned about the future of U.K. access as the chance of a "no deal" Brexit on Oct. 31 seems increasingly likely.
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FIA Responds to ESMA's EMIR 2.2 Level 2 on Tiering and Comparable Compliance
On 29 July, FIA, alongside ISDA and AFME responded to the ESMA consultations (i) draft technical advice on criteria for tiering under Article 25(2a) of EMIR 2.2; and (ii) Technical Advice on Comparable Compliance under article 25a EMIR.
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Special Report: CFTC advances two proposals amending oversight of non-U.S. clearinghouses
At an open meeting on July 11, the five members of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission voted unanimously to release a proposed rulemaking designed to create a less burdensome regulatory regime for foreign clearinghouses that clear swaps for U.S. customers.
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Special Report: FIA CEO Walt Lukken testifies at two Congressional hearings
Both the House and Senate Agriculture committees heard from industry participants in a pair of congressional hearings about the derivatives industry.
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FIA recommends changes to exchange traded derivatives reporting under European regulation
FIA today published a new position paper that highlights the concerns of market participants with the current reporting framework for exchange traded derivatives (ETDs).
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Statement to United States House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on commodity exchanges, energy, and credit
Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Scott, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify about Brexit and various cross-border matters that impact derivatives markets and market participants.
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Lukken Stresses the Importance of Cross-border Recognition
Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Scott, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify about Brexit and various cross-border matters that impact derivatives markets and market participants.
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