ISDA’s STP plan

On 27th July 2015 ISDA, on behalf of its members, submitted a plan to the CFTC for reducing the Straight Through Processing (“STP”) timeframes for certain interest rate swap contracts executed on SEFs or DCMs with the intention of being cleared.

Response on CCP Participation Requirements

On December 24, ISDA responded to a consultation from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on central counterparty (CCP) participation requirements. Participation requirements for CCPs are vital for safe and efficient clearing markets, and ISDA broadly supports ESMA’s consultation...