On February 12, 2021, FIA PTG submitted a letter to the SEC raising market access concerns with the wireless connectivity configuration to Nasdaq via the roof of their data center in Carteret, NJ.
CONTINUE READINGAppointments, promotions and other people news in the derivatives industry
CONTINUE READINGNFA offers paid internships in its futures compliance, swaps compliance and market regulation departments
CONTINUE READINGThe Chicago non-profit introduces high achieving minority students to careers in the financial industry
CONTINUE READINGMarch 31, 2021, is the deadline specified in the CFTC’s Supplemental Advisory and Time-Limited No-Action Relief Letter 20-28 (“NAL 20-28”) for Futures Commission Merchants (“FCMs”) and their clients to take certain steps with respect to margining of separate accounts with the same beneficial owner and related agreements.
CONTINUE READINGOn behalf of FIA's membership, we wish you all the success as you begin your work as the 46th President of the United States. Policies affecting financial markets are sure to feature prominently in your agenda, particularly in light of the recent volatility in securities markets.
CONTINUE READINGClimate change is a global problem that requires a global response. Cleared derivatives markets are sure to play a prominent role in this area, and continue developing the necessary tools to manage transition risks.
CONTINUE READINGIt was a busy year for dealmakers in the capital markets sector even in the midst of a global pandemic. The following is a list of some of the most noteworthy transactions from 2020 that have direct impact on global derivatives markets.
CONTINUE READINGThis document constitutes FIA EPTA’s response to the FCA’s Consultation Paper on a new UK prudential regime for MiFID investment firms (CP20/24). We very much welcome the FCA’s approach as set out in the Consultation Paper and generally agree that the FCA’s proposed rules are clear, proportionate and fit for purpose. In our response, we focus on a number of key areas where we believe further improvements or clarifications could be made to enable a proportionate, effective and practicable prudential regime for investment firms.
CONTINUE READINGFIA has submitted a response to the FCA consultation paper 20/24 on a new UK prudential regime for investment firms.
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