ISDA letter addressing various issues related to margin requirements for uncleared swaps, which follows discussions held with U.S. regulators during the July 30, 2015 meeting. The letter addresses issues ranging from the timing of margin call and collection, the 8% FX haircut, segregation for IM, in addition to documentation.
Documents (1) for ISDA letter to PRs, CFTC and the SEC regarding certain aspects of the margin requirements for uncleared swaps.
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ISDA In Review – August 2026
A compendium of links to new documents, research papers, press releases and comment letters published by ISDA in August 2026.
Remove Bureaucracy from Cross-margin Approvals
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Joint Response on CCP Resolution
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