ISDA Amend Webcast: Launch of the Variation Margin Protocol

ISDA Amend 2.0 includes a new protocol to enable market participants adhere to the variation margin requirements under various legal jurisdictions. Following on from our overview of the Self-Disclosure Letter, the next step requires participants to amend Credit Support Annexes (CSAs) to address regulatory compliance. This joint webcast with Markit helps market participants prepare for the upcoming uncleared margins deadline.

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...