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FIA EPTA response to the EBA CP on Draft Guidelines on the benchmarking of diversity practices including diversity policies and gender pay gap
Although FIA EPTA members agree that transparency in general, and more specifically benchmarking, will contribute to achieving these objectives, we are of the opinion that especially the level of detail of the questions regarding the diversity policies are not appropriate in the light of these objectives and/ or need further clarifications.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC continues to explore its role in voluntary carbon markets
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission held its second "voluntary carbon markets convening" on 19 July to gather expert input on the state of the carbon markets.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC advisory committee focuses on cross-border coordination and efficiencies
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) held the second meeting of the Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC), on 17 July, under the sponsorship of Commissioner Caroline Pham.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC committee discusses technology and cyber issues
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission held a meeting of its Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) on 18 July, touching on topics including the use of artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, and cyber resilience for financial markets.
CONTINUE READINGCFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee focuses on important role of FCMs
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Agricultural Advisory Committee held a discussion on 19 July on improving access to futures markets for agricultural end-users as well as a presentation about Mississippi River disruptions to grain flows and markets.
CONTINUE READINGFIA and ISDA respond to SEC consultation on clearing agency recovery and wind-down plans
The Futures Industry Association (FIA) along with the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has submitted comments on the Security Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed rulemaking regarding Clearing Agency Resilience and Recovery and Wind-Down Plans.
CONTINUE READINGFIA PTG urges SEC to reject proposed CAT funding model
In a letter filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in response to the Amendment to the National Market System Plan Governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT), the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) urged the SEC to reject the latest proposed Funding Model. FIA PTG said the CAT requires a fundamental change to its governance and transparency model.
CONTINUE READINGFIA New Member Profile – KOR Financial
KOR is a regtech software firm that provides regulated and non-regulated data and compliance post-trade tools to derivatives market participants globally.
CONTINUE READINGFIA responds to LME rulebook consultation
FIA has issued its response to the LME consultation on initial action plan proposals and proposed miscellaneous amendments to the LME rulebook and LME Clear rulebook. While FIA generally supports the proposed changes, it highlighted that some LME Rulebook changes could pose legal challenges and raise concern regarding confidentiality treatment. FIA recommends further clarifications and consistency of approach with other exchanges.
CONTINUE READINGMay 2023 stats on customer funds held at US FCMs
The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs reached $342 billion in May, down 9.1% over the last 12 months.
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