ISDA letter to ESMA and NCAs on OTC challenges for EMIR reporting (updated 10 February 2014)

ISDA letter to ESMA and National Competent Authorities (NCAs) providing an update on anticipated challenges for EMIR go-live on 12 February 2014 for reporting of OTC Derivatives. Appendix 1: Update on each of the industry issues and challenges advised previously (Appendix 2). Appendix 2: Original list of industry issues and challenges.

Global Trading in INR Derivatives

Global trading in derivatives involving the Indian rupee (INR) has expanded significantly over the past decade, reflecting the currency’s growing role in international hedging and trading activity. According to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Triennial Central Bank Survey, the...

Response to FCA on Commodity Derivatives Clearing

On April 9, ISDA, the Commodity Markets Council Europe (CMCE), Energy Traders Europe (ETE) and FIA jointly responded to Chapter 7 of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Quarterly Consultation CP26/8 on increasing the clearing threshold for commodity derivatives under the UK...

Response on EC’s SFR Proposal

On April 9, ISDA published technical comments on the European Commission’s (EC) proposed Settlement Finality Regulation (SFR) as it applies to designated EU systems and registered third-country systems. One significant concern is that the scope of insolvency protections provided to...