ISDA’s response to the CFTC’s Request for Comment on Part 45 and Related Provisions of the Swap Data Reporting Rules

The CFTC interdivisional staff working group was established by the CFTC to identify and make recommendations to resolve reporting challenges, and to consider data field standardization and consistency in reporting. Consistent with this effort, the Commission requested comment on specific swap data reporting and recordkeeping rules, to help determine how such rules are being applied, and whether clarifications, enhancements or guidance may be appropriate. The request for comment is limited to part 45 and related provisions.

Documents (1) for ISDA’s response to the CFTC’s Request for Comment on Part 45 and Related Provisions of the Swap Data Reporting Rules

ISDA Paper on FRTB Rules in Brazil

On March 24, ISDA submitted a paper to Banco Central do Brazil’s (BCB) on its implementation of the revised market risk framework under the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), which represents an important step toward strengthening prudential standards...

IQ Interview with Mark Uyeda

Mandatory clearing of US Treasury securities is due to begin at the end of this year under rules finalized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2023. SEC commissioner Mark Uyeda talks to IQ about the benefits of clearing...

Response to FCA on CFI Codes for Transparency

On March 19, ISDA responded to Chapter 3 of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Quarterly Consultation CP26/8 on transparency requirements for financial instruments under Market Conduct Sourcebook (MAR) 11. Sections 3.11-3.13 of the consultation paper explain a discrepancy between...

Why We Need Safe and Efficient SFT Markets

Securities financing transactions (SFTs) play a vital role in fostering liquidity, mobilizing collateral and supporting the smooth functioning of derivatives markets. But during periods of stress, secured funding markets often come under pressure just when they’re needed most, with reduced...