Publications & Filings
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FIA, ISDA, GFMA, CMC and CMCE respond to IOSCO consultation on OTC commodities position reporting
FIA, alongside ISDA, GFMA, CMC and CMCE, has responded to IOSCO’s consultation on best practices for OTC commodities position reporting. The associations support IOSCO’s objectives but emphasises that regulators should prioritise better use of existing OTC derivatives data and enhanced cross-border cooperation, rather than introducing new reporting requirements. It also opposes mandatory or systematic OTC position reporting, advocating instead for a proportionate, risk-based approach based on targeted data requests and stronger coordination between authorities to avoid duplication, costs and unintended market impacts.
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FIA supports revised US bank capital proposals, urges further refinements to support central clearing
FIA has filed two comment letters responding to US federal banking regulators' proposals to revise capital standards for Category I and II banking organizations, including the implementation of Basel III’s enhanced risk-based approach (ERBA) in the US, as well as proposed changes to the Federal Reserve’s capital surcharge for US global systemically important bank holding companies (G‑SIBs).
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IDX 2026 opening remarks: The three peaks our industry faces
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the 2026 FIA International Derivatives Expo in London. As prepared for delivery.
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FIA responds to SEBI consultation on options strike price framework
FIA supports SEBI’s objective of improving the predictability and availability of option strikes, particularly during periods of heightened intraday volatility. FIA also supports the proposal to introduce new intraday strikes aligned with the direction of price movement, which would help market participants manage positions more effectively during volatile market conditions. FIA makes several recommendations in its response.
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FIA supports modernization of the CFTC's Commitments of Traders Reporting Program
FIA supports modernization of the CFTC's Commitments of Traders Reporting Program. Specifically, FIA recommends, through phased implementation, increasing the detail, timeliness and frequency of COT reports.
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FIA responds to CSRC CP on the 2026 measures for the supervision and administration of futures companies
The response supports the CSRC’s objective of strengthening supervision and implementing the PRC Futures and Derivatives Law, while recommending that the framework remain proportionate and workable for foreign-invested futures companies and international financial groups.
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FIA responds to SEBI CP on review of variable net worth for stock brokers
FIA’s response supports SEBI’s objective of strengthening broker resilience, while recommending recalibration of the methodology to ensure it remains risk-based and proportionate, particularly in light of India’s pre‑funding, upstreaming and CCP-level risk safeguards.
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FIA and ISDA respond to MAS CP on recovery and resolution planning for market infrastructures
FIA and ISDA respond to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s consultation on recovery and resolution planning and enhancement of resolution powers for capital market infrastructures. The response supports the proposed framework for recovery and orderly wind-down planning for capital market infrastructures, while recommending greater clarity and safeguards on certain aspects of the framework.
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24/7 Trading and Clearing - Exploring the Pathway Forward
Continuous trading is no longer a theoretical concept in global markets. As digital assets, tokenisation and evolving customer expectations reshape financial markets, exchanges and intermediaries are increasingly examining how trading hours may expand beyond traditional schedules.
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FIA responds to ESMA consultation on CCP guarantees and investment policy
FIA supports expanding eligible CCP collateral for non-financial counterparties under EMIR 3.0, calling for substance-over-form recognition of letters of credit and mandatory clearing member protections.
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