ISDA responds to FCA consultation paper 15/43 on MIFID implementation

ISDA has responded to the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) consultation paper CP 15/43. It is the first FCA consultation on implementation of the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, and at least a further consultation is expected. CP 15/43 seeks views on issues related to the FCA’s regulation of the secondary trading of financial instruments, and some points covered in the consultation may be affected by yet unpublished European Union legislation and guidance.

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Safe, Efficient Markets for SFTs

Securities financing transactions (SFTs) – including repurchase agreements (repo), securities lending, buy/sell backs and margin lending – are foundational to the functioning of modern financial markets. They support the day-to-day distribution of liquidity, enable collateral to move efficiently across cash...

ISDA Recommendations to Simplify EU Regulation

On March 9, ISDA submitted a paper to the European Commission setting out focused proposals to improve the functioning of the EU regulatory framework for derivatives. The paper comprises eight targeted recommendations to simplify selected Level 1 provisions in a...