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.

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 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...