In the aftermath of a severe financial and economic crisis, Europe is still struggling to return to even keel, reduce unemployment and stimulate economic growth.
CONTINUE READINGThe Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) sought feedback on proposed amendments to the Securities and Futures Act that would permit remote clearing members who clear futures contracts at Singapore-based central counterparties from the requirement to hold a capital markets services licence in Singapore under certain conditions.
CONTINUE READINGOnce again the IDX Gala Dinner is being held in aid of Futures for Kids, the industry’s charity which raises funds used to provide better lives and futures for children.
CONTINUE READINGYesterday, FIA sent a letter to the Senior Supervisors Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York regarding their April 30 report on algorithmic trading, which focused on "how risks associated with algorithmic trading are monitored and controlled at large financial institutions during the trading day."
CONTINUE READINGThe Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation on regulatory amendments that would allow clearinghouses based in Singapore to admit overseas clearing firms as members.
CONTINUE READINGOn 18 February the European Commission (Commission) launched its flagship Capital Markets Union (CMU) project with three consultation papers.
CONTINUE READINGThe June 30 Leap Second event will be the first time that a leap second event has occurred during active trading hours in an environment where electronic and automated trading relies on sub-second precision for communication, execution, clearing, surveillance and audit trails.
CONTINUE READINGFIA President and CEO Walt Lukken delivered a keynote address at the FIA Japan Financial Market Conference in Tokyo on May 13. His remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow:
CONTINUE READINGFIA Europe CEO, Simon Puleston Jones delivered a keynote address at FOW Post-trade event in London on 11 May. His remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow:
CONTINUE READINGFollowing last week’s FIA Global CCP Risk Position Paper, FIA today sent a letter to the four UK CCPs regarding non-default losses.
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