ISDA/JAC response to HMT & BIS consultation on Banking Reform: draft secondary legislation

On October 9, ISDA submitted two responses to the consultation issued by HM Treasury & Department for Business Innovation and Skills on Banking reform: draft secondary legislation (issued in July).

The first response was on behalf of the Joint Associations Committee (JAC) on Retail Structured Products in relation to structured issues.

The second response considers proposals for ring-fenced banks to be permitted to sell simple derivatives products only to their customers.

ISDA Responds to AMLA on AMLR

On May 7, ISDA responded to the Anti-Money Laundering Authority’s (AMLA) consultation on draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) on customer due diligence under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR). In the response, ISDA endorsed the Association for Financial Markets in Europe’s...

Episode 57: Clarity on Crypto

As the Clarity Act works its way through Congress, US regulators are evolving their approach to digital assets. Securities and Exchange Commission commissioner Hester Peirce joins The Swap to talk about crypto regulation, Treasury clearing and artificial intelligence. Please view...

Response to ESMA Guarantees

On April 30, ISDA responded to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) consultation paper on guarantees as central counterparty (CCP) collateral and certain aspects of CCP investment policy. ISDA broadly supports ESMA’s proposed draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) to...