Response to ESMA consultation paper on Benchmarks RTS

On December 2, ISDA, the FIA and SIFMA jointly responded to a consultation paper by the European Securities and Markets Authority on regulatory technical standards (RTS) for the Benchmarks Regulation. The response requested a number of clarifications including on the third-country regime, transitional provisions and scope.

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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...