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Response by the FIA EPTA to the ESMA consultation on MiFID II/ MiFIR review on the functioning of Organised Trading Facilities (OTF)
FIA EPTA supports transparent, robust, and safe markets with a level playing field and appropriate regulation for market participants. We consistently support the aim of the market structure reforms laid out in MiFID II/MiFIR and welcome the opportunity to respond to this consultation on MiFID II/ MiFIR review on the functioning of Organised Trading Facilities (OTF). Our members are aware of various systems and market practices which seem to conflict with MiFID II expectations for multilateral systems.
CONTINUE READINGResponse by FIA EPTA to the ESMA consultation on MiFIR review report on the obligations to report transactions and reference data
FIA EPTA supports transparent, robust and safe markets with a level playing field and appropriate regulation for market participants. We consistently support the aim of the market structure reforms laid out in MiFID II/MiFIR and welcome the opportunity to respond to this consultation on the obligations to report transactions and reference data.
CONTINUE READINGFIA submits response to FCA Consultation Paper on its approach to international firms (CP20-20)
On 27 November, FIA responded to the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation on its approach to international firms.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA response to the FCA’s consultation paper on its approach to international firms
The FIA European Principal Traders Association (FIA EPTA) appreciates the opportunity to respond to the FCA’s consultation paper on its approach to international firms and the process for setting out the FCA’s expectations of such firms operating in the United Kingdom under its framework. FIA EPTA is supportive of the FCA’s proposed flexible approach to the regulation of international firms.
CONTINUE READINGEuropean Commission urged to issue equivalence determinations before end of transition period
On 30 November, FIA jointly with ISDA, AIMA, AFME, ICI Global, EBF and EFAMA submitted a letter recommending the European Commission to issue equivalence determinations under EMIR Art 2a before the end of the transition period, in order to ensure that EU firms can benefit from treatment similar to that available to firms established in the UK, avoiding unintended consequences that would have an impact on their risk management or investment activities.
CONTINUE READINGOpening remarks of FIA President and CEO at the virtual Asia Derivatives Conference 2020
FIA President & CEO Walt Lukken welcomes participants of the 2020 virtual Asia Derivatives Conference, Asia-V.
CONTINUE READINGFIA welcomes new House Agriculture Committee leadership
FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today released the following statement congratulating House Agriculture Committee Chairman-designate Representative David Scott and Ranking Member-designate Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson.
CONTINUE READINGFIA praises CFTC for adopting Electronic Trading and Bankruptcy rules
FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken today made a statement after the CFTC voted to finalize Electronic Trading Risk Principles and significant bankruptcy reforms for FCMs and clearinghouses, among other rulemakings.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to consultation on Singapore regulatory framework for derivatives intermediaries
FIA has submitted a response to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) jointly with the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and the Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA).
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