The FOA has released guidance on Block Trading and EFRP Negotiation, Execution and Documentation.
CONTINUE READINGThe International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) and the Futures and Options Association (FOA) today announced the launch of the ISDA/FOA Client Cleared OTC Derivatives Addendum.
CONTINUE READINGFIA filed an amicus brief in the FCStone/Sentinel litigation involving the protection of customer funds that may have been moved out of futures segregated accounts.
CONTINUE READINGDodd-Frank Disruptive Trading Provisions: CFTC Provides Final Interpretive Guidance
CONTINUE READINGFIA invited members to participate in a webinar on the recently issued “interpretive guidance” regarding the anti-disruptive trading practices authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
CONTINUE READINGWalt Lukken, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Futures Industry Association, testified today before the House Agriculture Committee at a hearing titled "The Future of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Market Perspectives."
CONTINUE READINGThe Futures Industry Association today announced the appointment of Jacqueline Hamra Mesa as Senior Vice President and Director of International Relations and Strategy.
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CONTINUE READINGAttention executing and clearing brokers: The industry has been working to meet the June 1 deadline to comply with CFTC Rule 1.73 that requires executing firms to agree to screen customer orders for limits established by clearing firms with respect to give-up transactions.
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