OTC derivatives: ensuring safe, efficient markets that support economic growth

On April 22, Banque de France published their annual Financial Stability Review. The Financial Stability Review 2013 is focused on over–the-counter (OTC) derivatives. Stephen O’Connor, Chairman of ISDA, published this article on ensuring safe, efficient markets that support economic growth.

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Safe, Efficient Markets for SFTs

Securities financing transactions (SFTs) – including repurchase agreements (repo), securities lending, buy/sell backs and margin lending – are foundational to the functioning of modern financial markets. They support the day-to-day distribution of liquidity, enable collateral to move efficiently across cash...

ISDA Recommendations to Simplify EU Regulation

On March 9, ISDA submitted a paper to the European Commission setting out focused proposals to improve the functioning of the EU regulatory framework for derivatives. The paper comprises eight targeted recommendations to simplify selected Level 1 provisions in a...