To review portfolio reconciliation SOPs in APAC jurisdictions.

The Asian WGMR Implementation Group was formed with the objectives of 1) tracking and sharing of information related to margining regulation in the APAC region, and 2) identifying and resolving jurisdiction-specific margining implementation issues specific to the APAC region. This discussion group will coordinate its activities and share information with the WGMR Oversight Committee to ensure maximal harmonization and consistency with global implementation best practices.

This sub-distribution list coordinates its activities and shares information with the APAC WGMR Implementation Group. It was set up to discuss legal and documentation issues relating to the implementation of the APAC WGMR rules.

The ISDA Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Distribution List will conduct discussions around the use of arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution in derivatives transactions globally. This includes the development of model language for arbitration and jurisdiction clauses in the ISDA Master Agreement and work on future versions of the ISDA Arbitration Guide.

The purpose of this group is to discuss Article 28(2) of the European Benchmark Regulation, its impact on the derivatives market and potential documentation approaches towards compliance.

The ISDA Asia Capital Group serves as a forum for issues related to the implementation of Basel III standards that are relevant to derivatives in the Asia-Pacific region (excluding Japan). The focus of the forum is to coordinate responses to Basel-III related consultations that are applicable to derivatives from regulators in the region. The group determines and coordinates responses through industry discussions and regulatory advocacy by coordinating with the relevant global Risk & Capital forums.

The Asia-Pacific-India working group addresses business and regulatory issues of importance to ISDA members in this region. In view of enacted and pending legislation in India, there have been increasing efforts in the region to address these issues.

Due to continued interest and efforts in a number of key jurisdictions, ISDA has set up distribution lists specific to these jurisdictions. Each distribution list addresses topical issues of importance to ISDA members active in that jurisdiction, such as submissions on proposed new laws and regulations in that country.

This subgroup has been set up to work through any operational issues related to implementation of the 2021 ISDA Definitions. Participation is limited to two operations/technology representatives per firm.

The working group will discuss all matters relevant to the accounting of Cryptoassets and their impact on ISDA’s members balance sheet and profit and loss account.