Request for Interpretive Guidance from CFTC: Post-priced Swaps

Request for an interpretative letter from the CFTC, for purposes of Parts 43 and 45, that post-priced swap transactions should be deemed “executed” (and hence reportable) only when the underlying equity delta is fully executed, the relevant observation period has occurred or both parties agree on the equity strike price such that price and size are finally determined.

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Paper on Proposal 6 on Margin Transparency

On November 16, ISDA published a document that looked at proposal 6 in the final Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) report on margin transparency. Proposal...

Tender Issued for DC Administrator Role

ISDA and the Credit Derivatives Governance Committee have issued an invitation to tender for an independent regulated entity to serve as the administrator for the Credit Derivatives Determinations Committees (DCs), which includes assuming the role of DC secretary. The DC...

ISDA SIMM: The Standard for IM Calculations

The ISDA Standard Initial Margin Model (ISDA SIMM) plays an important role in ensuring margin calculations are consistent, transparent and aligned with global best practices and regulatory requirements. Since its launch in 2016, the model has been rigorously tested, regularly...