Unique Swap Identifiers (USI) identify a trade or contract in derivatives data reporting. The CFTC, of all international regulators, is furthest along in specifying the requirements for this trade identifier. We believe the majority of the principles can be applied internationally, as the industry seeks a globally-accepted solution for unique trade identifiers. The purpose of this overview document is to provide the industry with Design & Guiding Principles to be used for USI generation and consumption.
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ISDA In Review – July 2026
A compendium of links to new documents, research papers, press releases and comment letters published by ISDA in July 2026.
ISDA Expands SwapsInfo with US FX Derivatives Data
ISDA has expanded its SwapsInfo website to include data on US-reported foreign exchange (FX) derivatives, further increasing transparency in the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market. The new FX section provides insights into trading activity in FX forwards, swaps and options. Users...
Updated OTC Derivatives Compliance Calendar
ISDA has updated its global calendar of compliance deadlines and regulatory dates for the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives space.
ISDA Feedback on Identifying Reference Data
On July 20, ISDA submitted feedback to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on draft Level 3 guidance on several technical issues caused by the interaction of the recently adopted regulatory technical standard on derivatives transparency (RTS 2) and...