FIA EPTA appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the European Banking Authority (EBA) Consultation on its Guidelines on remuneration policies for investment firms. FIA EPTA members note that the Draft EBA Guidelines on sound remuneration policies are very similar to the Guidelines EBA/GL/2015/22 dated 21 December 2015 currently in effect and applicable to firms subject to CRD V and MiFID firms, with minimal changes.
CONTINUE READINGInstitutional investors have a growing interest in bitcoin and other digital assets, but a major stumbling block to widespread adoption is uncertainty around regulation, said panelists at FIA's International Futures Industry Conference, Boca-V. They added that while regulation uncertainty is perceived as a major headwind, some progress has been made in recent months in the US in bringing cryptocurrencies out of the shadows.
CONTINUE READINGFIA EPTA appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the European Banking Authority (EBA) Consultation on its Guidelines on internal governance for investment firms. FIA EPTA members note that the Draft EBA Guidelines on Internal Governance are very similar to those currently in effect and applicable to CRD V and MiFID firms, with relatively few changes.
CONTINUE READINGTrading volume on swap execution facilities reached $1.08 trillion in average notional value per day during February 2021.
CONTINUE READINGAt Boca-V event, speakers discuss the impact of Brexit, the opening of China and the rise of retail trading
CONTINUE READINGWelcome to FIA’s annual Boca International Derivatives Industry Conference. I hope our video intro brought back some fond memories of being in the warmth of south Florida in the company of friends and colleagues.
CONTINUE READINGFIA conducted a survey at the beginning of 2021 to assess the outlook for the global cleared derivatives industry. The survey gathered feedback from people working at banks, brokers, exchanges, technology vendors and other firms that support the trading and clearing of derivatives such as futures and options.
CONTINUE READINGThe futures industry mourns the loss of industry pioneer Jack Sandner.
CONTINUE READINGThere is rising global support for market-based initiatives as part of the transition to a more sustainable global economy. The launch of China's first national carbon trading market in February marks an important new development in these markets, and President Biden is racing to roll out a comprehensive emissions reduction strategy in the US.
CONTINUE READINGOn 12 March, FIA responded to ESMA consultation paper MIFID II/MIFIR review report on Algorithmic Trading. FIA’s response reflects the views of FIA exchange and clearing members and trading venue members, in relation to exchange-traded derivatives.
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