ISDA Comments on US Treasury Regulations under Executive Order 14219

On October 23, ISDA’s North American Tax Working Group (NATWG) submitted comments in response to the US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service statement regarding taxpayer recommendations on regulations identified under Executive Order 14219, ensuring lawful governance and implementing the US President’s Department of Government Efficiency deregulatory initiative. In the response, the NATWG proposed to modify some sections of the regulations to curtail certain provisions.

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...