In the March 2010 Regulator Letter G14 firms committed to drive a high level of product, processing and legal standardization in each asset class with a goal of securing operational efficiency, mitigating operational risk and increasing the netting and clearing potential for appropriate products (recognizing that standardization is only one of a number of criteria for clearing eligibility). Accordingly, work streams were set up and have since been on going to allow analysis of existing, and where appropriate, identify potential opportunities for further Standardization. A standardization matrix was completed in partnership with the Supervisors.
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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, GFXD, UK Finance, LMA Respond to HMT on UK BMR Reform
On March 11, ISDA, the Global Foreign Exchange Division of the Global Financial Markets Association, UK Finance and the Loan Market Association responded jointly to a consultation from His Majesty’s Treasury on the future regulatory regime for benchmarks and benchmark...
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...
New Selection Process for Standard Reference Obligations (SROs) FAQs
This Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) document gives information about the new selection process for Standard Reference Obligations (SROs). Note that ISDA may update these FAQs on occasion. Please check back periodically for new versions.