On a recent FIA webinar, legal experts at Linklaters and Zhao Sheng addressed questions on clearing, licensing, and the extra-territorial implications of China’s Futures and Derivatives Law
CONTINUE READINGOver the last few months, FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken has had the pleasure of connecting with many key policymakers who are in the thick of major initiatives impacting the future of our markets, especially in the areas of energy, climate, and digital assets. These will be some of the key individuals to watch as the agenda develops for our markets globally.
CONTINUE READINGFIA has published a whitepaper on the role of clearing firms in futures markets as a tool to help public sector stakeholders better understand how these important intermediaries support safe and efficient capital markets worldwide.
CONTINUE READINGCommodity market disruptions have impacted trading activity in a host of derivative contracts, and caused challenges for many different market participants across 2022. To help illustrate some of the most dramatic changes in trading behaviors, FIA has compiled a list of active commodity derivative contracts that have seen significant spikes in open interest over the prior year.
CONTINUE READINGIn a letter filed today, the FIA Principal Traders Group (FIA PTG) responded to The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) Resolution No. 135/2022 - Methodology for Definition of Block Trades.
CONTINUE READINGFIA returned to Frankfurt on 12 July where the industry and regulators gathered to discuss the key issues impacting listed and cleared derivatives market participants.
CONTINUE READINGIn this FIA Law & Compliance Division webinar, the Willkie Digital Works team highlighted the key legislative initiatives in Congress along with the potential regulatory implications that may arise.
CONTINUE READINGThe next phase of the Black Talent Charter launches as research shows it will take 30 years to reach 3.4% Black representation in financial and professional services firms
CONTINUE READINGFutures Accounts: The total amount of customer funds in futures accounts at US FCMs hit an all-time high of $376.1 billion in May, up 21.9% over the last 12 months and surpassing the previous record of $370 billion set in March 2022. The number of FCMs holding customer funds in futures accounts was recorded at 47 in May, down from 51 a year ago and down from 54 five years ago.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA appreciates the opportunity to comment on IOSCO’s proposed good practices, which we generally welcome. FIA EPTA supports open, fair, transparent and competitive markets. These principles have informed our responses. For example, we believe it is critical to ensure funds’ AP selection processes remain fair and open to new entrants, as this ultimately benefits end-investors and market resilience.
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