Publications & Filings
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FIA files position paper on proposed MiFID II/MiFIR changes in relation to commodities
FIA and six other trade associations have jointly submitted a position paper to the European Commission, the European Parliament and a number of member states of the Council in relation to commodities and commodity derivatives ahead of a trilogue process on proposed amendments to MiFIR and MiFID that will commence on 18 April.
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Trade associations respond to European Commission's call for evidence on the EU Benchmarks Regulation
FIA has joined a group of trade associations in a response to the European Commission's call for evidence on the "Review of the scope and third-country regime of the EU Benchmarks Regulation". The associations strongly support the proposal that only systemically important EU and third-country benchmarks that have been positively designated by the European Commission should be in scope of BMR for mandatory compliance. This approach ensures the highest level of certainty and visibility for users and administrators of benchmarks. The criteria that must be satisfied in order to make a positive designation are critical and discussed in some detail in the response.
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FIA's CEO Walt Lukken speaks on cyber resilience before CFTC
Remarks by FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken before the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Market Risk Advisory Committee on 8 March 2023 in Washington, D.C. As prepared for delivery.
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FIA's CEO Walt Lukken speaks on cyber resilience before CFTC
Remarks by FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken before the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Market Risk Advisory Committee on 8 March 2023 in Washington, D.C. As prepared for delivery.
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FIA responds to EMIR 3.0 proposal and prudential requirements
FIA supports many elements in the proposal, which will improve the competitiveness and attractiveness of EU CCPs. However, the EMIR 3.0 package also contains proposals that may ultimately negatively impact the competitiveness of EU firms, harm the efficiency and resiliency of the clearing ecosystem, and impact EU investors and pension funds.
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FIA responds to SEBI consultation paper on safeguarding clients’ funds placed with stock brokers/clearing members
FIA has expressed concern that the proposed requirements could have negative effects on the timing and operational complexity of returning funds to clients, hindering CMs' ability to dynamically meet the needs of their clients.
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FIA submits comments to FinCEN on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities.
FIA has submitted a letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) related to a proposed rule titled Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities. In its comments to FinCEN, FIA noted its supports for a separate comment letter from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) that would make the proposed rule more useful and cost-effective for FIA members who operate in futures and derivatives markets.
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FIA urges CFTC to codify no action relief for DCO reporting
FIA has filed comments with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission that respond to the pending notice of proposal rulemaking on reporting requirements for derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs).In its letter, FIA supports the CFTC’s proposal to codify no-action relief for variation margin reporting, highlighting the importance of clear rules for DCOs and their clearing members.
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FIA responds to IOSCO consultation on carbon markets
FIA has responded to an International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) public consultation on recommendations for establishing sound Compliance Carbon Markets (CCMs) and on key considerations for enhancing the resilience and integrity of Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs).
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FIA, ISDA, AIMA and EFAMA publish statement on the EC’s proposed amendments to EMIR
The European Commission has proposed that firms subject to the EU clearing obligation should have an active account at an EU CCP, while giving the European Securities and Markets Authority the power to define the portion of certain euro- and Polish zloty-denominated contracts that should be cleared through those accounts via secondary regulation. Changes to capital rules would reinforce this, making it less commercially viable for EU market participants to clear through CCPs based outside the EU.
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