George H.W. Bush National Day of Mourning

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) announces the following guidance for parties to over-the-counter derivative transactions that are affected by the closing of certain US exchanges on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, in observance of a national day of mourning for former US President George H.W. Bush.

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...