ISDA and FIA Respond to ESMA’s Consultations on Guidelines in Relation to CCP R&R Regulation

On May 19, ESMA published four consultations on proposed guidelines for the EU central counterparty resolution regime (CCPRRR).

ISDA and the Futures Industry Association (FIA) responded to three of these four consultations:

  • Consultation on Guidelines Template Summary Resolution Plans Article 12(7)(a)
  • Consultation on Art 79 CCPRRR Cooperation Arrangements
  • Consultation on Guidelines Resolvability -Annex Section C Article 15(5) CCPRRR

The Associations generally agree with the proposals in the consultations and make mostly technical proposals.

Developing OTC Commodity Derivatives in India

The development of a robust and liquid over-the-counter (OTC) commodity derivatives market in India could support the continued growth of India’s economy given its significant reliance on commodities. A well-functioning OTC market in India would offer several advantages. First, it...

Joint Response to FCA and HMT Consultations

On January 16, ISDA and UK Finance responded to both the consultation on streamlining the UK European Market Infrastructure Regulation (UK EMIR) intragroup regime by the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) and the draft statutory instrument from His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT)....

Key Trends in OTC Derivatives Market H1 2025

The latest data from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives statistics shows an increase in notional outstanding of OTC derivatives during the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024. Notional outstanding rose across...