ISDA Submits Letter to FASB on Future Agenda

On September 22, 2021, ISDA submitted a letter to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in response to its agenda consultation. ISDA’s members welcome the opportunity to assist the FASB in deciding where to focus its standard-setting efforts and believe there are a number of pervasive issues that have arisen in recent years due to changes in the market that were not originally contemplated when developing US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. ISDA has also submitted several agenda requests in recent years, which are referenced in the responses to the questions and included as appendices to this letter.

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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...