ACI Financial Markets Association (FMA)
GFXC fosters global awareness of T+1 impact on FX
Many non-US firms yet to realise forex implications of the country’s shift to shorter settlement times
Kim Winding Larsen becomes new ACIFMA president delegate
Larsen is a long-time Danske Bank employee and ACI member
ACI partners ICA to promote FX Global Code in Mena
Financial market association joins forces with Interarab Cambist Association
Correia becomes ACI’s new education director
Rui Correia steps into the post, following the passing of Paul Chappell
ACI to file amicus brief for Mark Johnson appeal
Traders’ association believes lower court decision could spook banks, hike costs for transacting fixings and hit liquidity
ACI launches online Global Code exam
It will test an individual’s understanding of the Code and best market practice
Bailey appointed FSCS chair
The FSCS is the compensation fund of last resort, protecting consumers in the event of an authorised financial services firm failing
Chappell becomes ACI education director
Paul Chappell steps into newly created role to promote the trade association’s education strategy
ACI joins voices calling for changes to Principle 17
ACI finds “no firm evidence or specific situations” where there is any likely benefit to clients from trading in the last look window
ACI seeks new managing director, extends deadline
Taylor’s contract is set to expire; new deadline of August 21 for applications
Attwood takes the reins at ACI UK
Sue Attwood replaces outgoing president Morgan McDonnell
Puth: buy side plays crucial role in FX Global Code adherence
Understanding the services offered by providers will allow clients to exercise caveat emptor rights
Webinar: hosted by FX Week and ACI FMA on the Global Code of Conduct
Listen to the recorded version of the webinar, which took place on April 5
David Puth: Principle 17 will be subject to review
Audio webinar hosted by FX Week and the ACI Financial Markets Association saw more than 100 individuals dial in to ask questions ahead of the Code’s release
Adherence to Global Code of Conduct will reform behaviour
ACIFMA is leading efforts to support education and adherence by making commitment to the Code mandatory for its members
ACI mandates members to commit to GCC
Move means over 9,000 individuals around the globe will be required to adhere to the GCC when released
Taylor: the Global Code is a great place to start
Brigid Taylor, managing director of the ACI Financial Markets Association, looks at the regulatory challenges ahead in 2017
Regulators and the marketplace must keep talking
With new rules – from the BIS Global Code to Mifid II – set to go live, market participants' associations are urging calm