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.

Response to EC Consultation on MICA Review

On September 29, ISDA responded to the European Commission’s (EC) targeted consultation on the review of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MICA). ISDA’s response focuses on tokenization in over-the-counter derivatives and collateral markets. It argues that tokenized collateral can enable...

2026 FX Definitions: Act Now

On November 22, 2027, the 2026 FX Definitions will come into effect. From that point, these definitions will become the market standard for all cleared and new non-cleared FX derivatives, and the Swift messaging service will halt its support of...