Publications & Filings
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Response by FIA EPTA to the FCA’s second Consultation Paper on a new UK prudential regime for MiFID investment firms
The FIA European Principal Traders Association (FIA EPTA) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on its second Consultation Paper regarding the implementation of the new UK prudential regime for MiFID investment firms. This document constitutes FIA EPTA’s response to the FCA’s Consultation Paper on a new UK prudential regime for MiFID investment firms (CP21/7).
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FIA responds to second FCA consultation on UK regulation for MiFID investment firms
On 28 May 2021, FIA responded to the second FCA consultation on a new UK prudential regime for MiFID investment firms (CP21/7).
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FIA supports China’s historic Futures Law
FIA submitted comments to China’s National People’s Congress in support of the new draft Futures Law, noting this historic milestone will help to develop a more robust and liquid futures market for both Chinese and international customers.
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FIA EPTA, ISDA and FIA joint response to the European Commission's targeted consultation on the functioning of the European Supervisory Authorities
The Associations consider that supervisory convergence and the removal of cross-border impediments should be the primary focus of the ESAs. Should further direct powers be considered for ESMA, the Associations support a targeted approach and suggest several areas where ESMA has a strong and direct role to play. The Associations have been fully supportive of the creation of the ESAs, which have played a crucial role in developing EU financial markets and we applaud the ESAs for all their achievements over the past 10 years. The ESAs will continue to be vital in the furtherance of an effective Capital Markets Union (CMU), and we will be working closely with the European Commission and the ESAs on an ongoing basis to continue to evolve safe and efficient EU capital markets.
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FIA supports 12 month extension to QCPP transitional period
FIA has responded to the European Commission’s consultation on the Implementing Regulation to extend the qualifying central counterparty (QCCP) transitional period under the Capital Requirements Regulation II (CRR). FIA fully supports the extension, which will avoid disruption to international financial markets.
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FIA, ISDA and FIA EPTA support supervisory convergence for European Supervisory Authorities
FIA, ISDA and FIA EPTA have jointly responded to the European Commission's targeted consultation on the functioning of the European Supervisory Authorities, which seeks to take stock of supervisory convergence and how the EU’s single rulebook works in practice. The results of the consultation will feed into a report reviewing the ESAs.
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FIA joins other trade organizations to publish the UK version of the SFTR Article 15 Information Statement
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), the Futures Industry Association (FIA), the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) and the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA) have jointly published an updated statement that can be used to help market participants comply with Article 15 of the Securities Financing Transactions Regulation as it forms part of ‘retained EU law’ as defined in the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (UK SFTR).
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FIA PTG opposes latest Consolidated Audit Trail funding proposal
In a letter filed with the SEC today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) urged the Commission not to approve the amended Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) funding proposal.
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FIA EPTA Letter to Central Bank of Ireland CP on Enhancing Engagement with Stakeholders
FIA EPTA welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Central Bank of Ireland Consultation Paper on Enhancing our Engagement with Stakeholders. On behalf of FIA EPTA’s Irish and other members, we would like to express our continued appreciation of the CBI's open and constructive dialogue with our industry. FIA EPTA members believe that proposals 2 and 3 in the Consultation Paper are important initiatives that will strengthen the relationship between the CBI and wider financial markets stakeholders.
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FIA PTG supports Cboe voluntary compression service for market makers
In a letter filed with the SEC today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) supported the Cboe's Proposal to add another compression tool.
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