FIA, EPTA, and PTG Announce Independent Organizational Structures

The Futures Industry Association (FIA), alongside its affiliates—the European Principal Traders Association (EPTA) and the Principal Traders Group (PTG)—has unveiled a new organizational framework. This restructuring acknowledges the growing influence of EPTA and PTG in markets beyond cleared derivatives, paving the way for their independent operation.

EPTA and PTG will now advocate autonomously for their members across global markets and asset classes. FIA will support both groups during the transition, ensuring a seamless build-out of their independent operations in the US and Europe. A new complementary membership category will allow principal trading firms to maintain ties with FIA, participating in conferences and industry initiatives.

"Today’s announcement reflects the maturity of EPTA and PTG as standalone entities," said Walt Lukken, FIA’s president and CEO. "Principal trading firms are vital liquidity providers, and we look forward to continued collaboration."