FIA is the leading global trade organization for the futures, options and centrally cleared derivatives markets, with offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Singapore and Washington, DC
Our mission: To support open, transparent and competitive markets, protect and enhance the integrity of the financial system and promote high standards of professional conduct.
Derivatives markets play a critical role for the world economy by discovering prices and allowing businesses to manage risk across the global economy.
We represent the ecosystem of cleared derivatives market participants globally. Our members include those providing clearing and execution services as well as trading venues, clearinghouses, trading firms, commodity firms, buy-side firms, technology firms, law firms and other professional service providers.
As the leading trade organization for futures, options and centrally cleared derivatives markets, we provide a voice for each of our member firms by:
Partnering with global regulators: Modern cleared derivatives markets know no boundary and navigate fragmented regulatory structures. FIA brings together market participants and policymakers to ensure transparency, competition, consistency and open access.
Promoting industry-led best practices: Our members represent both the buy-side and the sell-side, front-office and back-office. FIA brings together this diverse group of market participants to promote efficiency, competition and integrity across every step of the trading lifecycle.
Supporting efficiency and innovation: FIA offers a host of forums to promote thriving cleared derivatives markets by addressing inefficiencies and supporting plans for growth and innovation. These include dozens of internal working groups that are dedicated to specific industry or regulatory issues, as well as broader coalitions and industry-wide events to discuss the foundational concerns for our markets.
Protecting the integrity of derivatives markets: Global cleared derivatives markets offer vital risk-management tools, and both the public and private sector depend on these markets for protection. FIA works both with our members and with the global regulatory community to ensure the safety and soundness of global cleared derivatives markets.