FIA’s response highlights several key points for international standard setters to consider including the importance of margin transparency and simulation tools from Central Counterparties for NBFIs and the need for a balanced regulatory approach to ensure compliance with FSB recommendations without overburdening clearing members.
CONTINUE READING‘Speculators’ are not to blame for surges in commodity prices – rather commodity derivatives markets reflect what's happening on the ground, according to a commodities regulator and several experts on a panel at IDX on 19 June. Speaking about volatility in the US energy markets in recent years, Summer Mersinger, a commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, stressed the importance of educating policymakers and the public on the critical role derivatives markets play in internalising the impact of market swings and acting as shock absorbers.
CONTINUE READINGSlowly but surely, the Wild West era of digital asset trading is on its way to the last roundup, according to a panel discussion on the outlook for derivatives in digital assets at IDX. If regulation and courting of institutional investors continue, trading in cryptocurrency derivatives may soon be no more exotic than interest rate options or oil futures, industry experts said.
CONTINUE READINGOpening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the International Derivatives Expo (IDX) in London on 18 June 2024. As prepared for delivery.
CONTINUE READINGLondon and Washington, DC – FIA released a report on the challenges and opportunities facing the European listed derivatives markets on 18 June. The report is based on responses to a survey conducted recently by Acuiti, a market intelligence firm, that gauged industry sentiment regarding the key trends, opportunities and challenges facing the industry in Europe.
CONTINUE READINGFIA went to Stockholm at the end of May in the first of its series of European forums this year with industry experts discussing issues and trends in the listed derivatives markets. Several topics dominated the panel discussions at the Nasdaq-hosted event, including operational efficiency, cyber resilience, EMIR 3.0 and the Capital Markets Union.
CONTINUE READINGTrading volume on swap execution facilities reached $1.14 trillion in average notional value per day during May 2024. This was down 12.4% from the previous month but up 29.6% from the same month of the previous year. Compared to April 2024, trading was down in every category.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA members welcome the actions and responsibilities taken by the FCA, FIA EPTA members believe that the sustainability disclosure requirements are important and needed to build trust in ESG/Sustainable products and help (end)investors make meaningful investment decisions.
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CONTINUE READINGThe futures industry is taking part in several charity endeavours this month with SGX's Rama Pillai leading the charge in this year's Kilt Challenge.
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