ISDA’s Response to the IASB on General Presentation and Disclosures

On September 15, ISDA responded to the International Accounting Standards Board’s consultation on General Presentation and Disclosures – Exposure Draft: ED/2019/7. Although members are supportive of the proposals for reporting derivatives in the operating category, they are concerned it may lead to the creation of another hedge-accounting-type framework alongside the existing hedge accounting requirements, adding to the complexity and cost of financial reporting, which could be more challenging for corporate entities.

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...