Operations, Execution & Technology archive
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Experts say pandemic is accelerating derivatives industry innovation
Industry experts at FIA's International Futures Industry Conference on March 17 agreed the adoption of innovation in derivatives markets has shifted into a higher gear as a result of the pandemic. They also agreed that three key factors were behind this change, including a step change in trading volume, pressures created by the abrupt shift to remote work and a change in mindset that is more receptive to innovation.
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FIA survey shows positive outlook for cleared derivatives markets
FIA conducted a survey at the beginning of 2021 to assess the outlook for the global cleared derivatives industry. The survey gathered feedback from people working at banks, brokers, exchanges, technology vendors and other firms that support the trading and clearing of derivatives such as futures and options.
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Viewpoint – The rise of retail in derivatives markets
FIA is a strong believer in the power of markets, and the importance of making them accessible. However, if the recent retail revolution is indeed here to stay, then our industry needs to make some changes.
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Business continuity and disaster resilience test findings published
The FIA Market Technology division completed its 16th annual continuity of business and disaster resilience test in October 2019. A full report on the test and its findings have been released.
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FIA survey shows industry was well-prepared for COVID-19
Industry-wide survey explores the impact of the pandemic and lessons learned
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FIA cybersecurity workshop explores risks of attack on data center
On 20 November, FIA's Market Technology division moderated its fourth annual cybersecurity scenario workshop. This year, the event was held via teleconference to provide social distancing.
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CFTC finalizes electronic trading principles and bankruptcy reforms
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission finalized rulemakings on electronic trading risk principles and Part 190 bankruptcy regulations at a public meeting held via teleconference on 8 December.
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FIA Expo - Derivatives markets should prioritize same-day trade processing/give-up acceptance, industry experts say
Bouts of extreme volatility, record volume, and market stress hit the market in early 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, participants at an FIA Expo panel on 11 November noted that this real-world stress test of the clearing industry provided an important opportunity to identify core areas of the model that need enhancement and modernization.
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Joint trade association letter to APAC regulators on reciprocal business continuity plans
On 5 October 2020, FIA, joined AFMA, ASIFMA, IBA and ISDA, to submit a letter to the financial regulators in Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore to request for reciprocal Business Continuity Plan (BCP) arrangements between jurisdictions.
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FIA urges market participants to prioritize data standardization
"Tag 1031" effort to resolve brokerage rate issues is an important example of industry-led solutions
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