Operations, Execution & Technology archive
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FIA responds to UK consultations on operational incident and third-party reporting
FIA has submitted a response to the Bank of England and Prudential Regulation Authority Consultation Paper 17/24, and the Financial Conduct Authority CP22/28 on operational incident and third-party arrangement reporting. FIA’s feedback highlights areas where requirements could be further refined to align with a genuinely risk-based model.
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Will 24/7 futures markets become a reality?
Market participants discuss the opportunities and challenges of moving to round-the-clock trading.
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DMIST annual report outlines successes of 2024
The Derivatives Market Institute for Standards released its 2024 annual report, highlighting several accomplishments achieved last year.
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Chair of the European T+1 Industry Committee welcomes the official launch of the governance structure for the transition to T+1 settlement cycle
On 22 January, the European Securities and Markets Authority hosted the T+1 Governance Launch Meeting to present the arrangements for driving the move to the reduction of default settlement cycles to T+1 for EU securities markets. Members of the Industry Committee, including FIA and FIA EPTA, welcome ESMA's report, which identifies a pathway and a date for the transition to the T+1 settlement cycle.
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FIA publishes statement on the treatment of EU and non-EU regulated financial services under DORA
FIA, EACH, FESE, and AFME strongly urge the European Commission to clarify that financial services provided by EU and non-EU firms to financial entities are not considered ‘ICT services’ under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
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FIA shares its position on DORA subcontracting of ICT services with the European Commission and ESAs
FIA has shared its position with the European Commission and the European Supervisory Authorities on the requirements for the subcontracting of ICT services under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
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FIA voices concerns on joint data standards proposed by financial regulators
FIA voiced concerns regarding a proposed rule on joint data standards issued by several financial regulators (including the CFTC, SEC, and Treasury).
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High-level roadmap for adoption of T+1 in EU securities markets
The European T+1 Industry Task Force, comprising 21 trade associations involved in European capital markets including FIA and FIA EPTA, has published a report titled "High-level Roadmap for Adoption of T+1 in EU Securities Markets."
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FIA and FIA EPTA support ESMA proposal on circuit breakers
FIA and FIA EPTA support ESMA's proposed introduction of new requirements on circuit breakers, which mandate greater transparency. By ensuring that market participants have access to clear information about the types of circuit breakers, their calibration, and the specific circumstances leading to their activation, the proposed changes will improve market integrity and provide participants with the relevant information to be better prepared in times of high volatility.
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FIA issues joint statement on DORA and definition of ICT services
FIA together with AFME, EACH, ECSDA and FESE has issued a joint statement urging the European Commission and the European Supervisory Authorities to reinstate guidance confirming that regulated financial services should not be treated as ICT services under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
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