ISDA AGM 2019: Interview with Patrick Pearson, European Commission

At its 34th Annual General Meeting in Hong Kong, ISDA caught up with Patrick Pearson, Head of Financial Market Infrastructures and Derivatives, European Commission, and asked him: “The G-20 has identified tackling market fragmentation as a key area of focus. How can this best be achieved?”

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...