The EU T+1 Industry Committee has published a high-level road map for the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for securities on 11 October 2027. The road map contains a set of recommendations developed collaboratively by association representatives and workstream leads from various industry segments.
CONTINUE READINGThe EU T+1 Industry Committee has published a high-level road map for the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for securities on 11 October 2027. The road map contains a set of recommendations developed collaboratively by association representatives and workstream leads from various industry segments.
CONTINUE READINGIn a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the FIA Principal Traders Group said it supports the Commission's action to address spiralling Consolidated Audit Trail costs, promote accountability and fashion a reasonable governance framework for the CAT.
CONTINUE READINGAgainst a backdrop of significant geopolitical uncertainty, the impact of world events on derivatives markets featured as a topic of conversation across most panels and discussions at FIA's International Derivatives Expo in London. So too was the improved resilience of markets during these times of stress.
CONTINUE READINGWorldwide volume of exchange-traded derivatives reached 8.82 billion contracts in May. This was down 7.9% from April 2025 and down 51.1% from May 2024.
CONTINUE READINGIn a discussion at IDX on the effects US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have had on their markets, the heads of two of Europe’s biggest exchanges said they are seeing a growing number of clients globally shifting their investment flows to the region.
CONTINUE READINGSpeaking at the 2025 IDX conference, clearing members discussed how investments in operations helped many manage the impact of recent volatility spikes.
CONTINUE READINGFIA supports OCC’s proposal to use actual intraday positions for margining and urges reassessment of conservative add-ons like the Intraday Risk Charge post enhancement implementation.
CONTINUE READINGFIA recommends cyber risk management rules should apply from one ruleset if there is overlap and/or the same objectives. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) overlap and apply to the same financial services.
CONTINUE READINGWalt Lukken took a deep dive into the world of blockchain and digital asset policy with Tyler Williams in the Cash Room at the US Department of the Treasury. Williams serves as the principal advisor to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on blockchain and digital asset policy. Their discussion covers the Trump administration's focus on digital assets, stablecoins, the potential of blockchain technology in finance and the regulatory roadmap.
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