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People News – December/January 2025
Read the latest people news in the cleared derivatives industry. Big changes at the regulators and new faces and promotions at FIA, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, London Metal Exchange, European Commodity Clearing, Wells Fargo and more.
CONTINUE READINGDecember 2024 SEF trading activity
Trading volume on swap execution facilities reached $1.02 trillion in average notional value per day during December 2024. This was down 15.6% from the previous month but up 20.1% from the same month of the previous year. Compared to November 2024, trading was down in every category.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to ESMA consultation on MiFIR RTS 22 transaction data reporting
FIA has submitted a response to ESMA's consultation paper on the review of RTS 22 on transaction data reporting under Art. 26 and RTS 24 on order book data to be maintained under Art. 25 of MiFIR.
CONTINUE READINGExchange Risk Controls – Overview of CME and ICE risk controls
In July 2024, FIA unveiled its latest white paper: Best Practices for Automated Trading Risk Controls and System Safeguards. This comprehensive guide brings together FIA’s extensive research and expertise, exploring critical areas such as pre-trade risk management and exchange volatility control mechanisms.
CONTINUE READINGFIA hires new SVP of Global Events, Marketing and Communications
Melissa Brunton joins the FIA team from the Direct Selling Association (DSA), where she served as SVP of Education and Meeting Services.
CONTINUE READINGMarketVoice Podcast - Michael Syn, President of SGX Group
Walt Lukken sat down with Michael Syn, President of SGX Group, at FIA Asia in Singapore. Michael leads SGX’s markets and platforms across asset classes. He heads SGX’s Global Markets Division and is CEO of SGX’s stock market, central depository, futures markets and clearinghouse. Michael discussed his priorities at SGX and the biggest growth opportunities, SGX's strategy for commodities, the key role Singapore and its markets play in providing access and exposure to markets in China and India, and his passion for growing heirloom tomatoes.
CONTINUE READINGBlack graduates twice as likely to be rejected for financial jobs, study says
Research from Black Talent Charter and Bain & Co. shows that the UK’s Black talent pipeline is strong, but racial inequality persists in the highest-paying sectors. "Our research suggests the adage is true: Black talent works twice as hard to get half as far,” said Laura Durrant, CEO of Black Talent Charter. “There’s strong representation at universities, studying the right courses, engaging with career opportunities, and applying in high numbers compared to peers, yet Black graduates still fall away during the process.”
CONTINUE READINGNovember 2024 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached $346.5 billion in November, up 5% from the previous month and up 7.5% over the last 12 months. The number of FCMs holding customer funds in futures accounts was recorded at 49 in November, up from 45 year ago but down from 54 five years ago.
CONTINUE READINGFIA 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).
CONTINUE READINGResources related to the National Day of Mourning for Former President Jimmy Carter
FIA created this page for members as a resource for information related to market closures, schedule changes and regulatory considerations due to the US National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter on 9 January 2025.
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