ISDA Guidance: Philippines Market Closures

In response to the closure of certain markets and systems in the Philippines, ISDA has drafted guidance regarding the impact of such closures on certain over-the-counter derivative transactions.

Such guidance can be found below.

Please note the guidance may be updated from time to time.

ISDA is continuously monitoring how COVID-19 impacts its members. Developments, including information on market closures and electronic execution, can be found here.

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