Letter from ISDA, IIF, AFME and SIFMA to the chairs of the BCBS, FSB, CGFS, IOSCO and CPSS (the “five chairs”) on concerns regarding the effects of initial margin (IM) requirements. The letter respectfully requests the chairs consider withdrawing or suspending any IM requirements until the consequences of such requirements have been fully analyzed and clarified.
Documents (1) for Letter on Margin Requirements for Non-Centrally-Cleared Derivatives
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