CFTC Requirement: Federal Entity Indicator

The amended CFTC Swap Data Reporting Rules require reporting of Federal Entity Indicator (#23 Counterparty 1/ #24 Counterparty 2). The ISDA Data & Reporting U.S. Compliance industry working group formed two alternatives of standardized language that may be used for any outreach. Reporting parties can elect to use either the CFTC Federal Entity Indicator – Negative Affirmation or Federal Entity Indicator – Affirmative Election provided at their discretion.

IRD Trading Activity FY 2025 and Q4 2025

This report analyzes interest rate derivatives (IRD) trading activity reported in Europe. The analysis is based on transactions publicly reported by 30 European approved publication arrangements (APAs) and trading venues (TVs). Key highlights for the full year 2025 include: European...

A Financial Markets Revolution

Every financial center has its own unique features, but it was particularly fitting that ISDA’s recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in Boston – not only a global hub for asset management and insurance, but also a city that...