ISDA letter to ESMA and NCAs on OTC challenges for EMIR reporting (updated 10 February 2014)

ISDA letter to ESMA and National Competent Authorities (NCAs) providing an update on anticipated challenges for EMIR go-live on 12 February 2014 for reporting of OTC Derivatives. Appendix 1: Update on each of the industry issues and challenges advised previously (Appendix 2). Appendix 2: Original list of industry issues and challenges.

Addressing Termination Troubles

When Enron announced a shock $618 million loss on October 16, 2001, it took a further 47 days until it filed for bankruptcy. For Bear Stearns, it took 266 days between its bailout of a structured credit fund run by...