CFTC No-Action Extension Request: Parts 20, 45 and 46 (Data Privacy)

Request for an extension of NAL 16-03 (expiring 1 March 2017) with respect to reportable transactions for which the reporting of Identity Information is subject to statutory or regulatory prohibitions. The request takes into consideration the work of the Financial Stability Board (“FSB”) member jurisdictions to remove legal barriers to reporting complete information to TRs, and to provide access of trade reporting information held in the TRs to the relevant authorities.

Documents (1) for CFTC No-Action Extension Request: Parts 20, 45 and 46 (Data Privacy)

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...