ISDA Responds to ESMA Consultation on Reporting by NFRD Entities

On December 4, ISDA submitted a response to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) consultation on reporting of non-financial information by entities in scope of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD). The response highlights various perspectives that reflect the views of ISDA’s members and, in particular, those of non-financial members and of asset managers. In terms of next steps, the European supervisory authorities are meant to deliver their advice to the European Commission (EC) by February 28, 2021, and the EC is expected to adopt the delegated act on NFRD entity reporting under article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation by June 1, 2021.

IQ Interview with Mark Uyeda

Mandatory clearing of US Treasury securities is due to begin at the end of this year under rules finalized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2023. SEC commissioner Mark Uyeda talks to IQ about the benefits of clearing...

Response to FCA on CFI Codes for Transparency

On March 19, ISDA responded to Chapter 3 of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Quarterly Consultation CP26/8 on transparency requirements for financial instruments under Market Conduct Sourcebook (MAR) 11. Sections 3.11-3.13 of the consultation paper explain a discrepancy between...

Why We Need Safe and Efficient SFT Markets

Securities financing transactions (SFTs) play a vital role in fostering liquidity, mobilizing collateral and supporting the smooth functioning of derivatives markets. But during periods of stress, secured funding markets often come under pressure just when they’re needed most, with reduced...

Response to BoE on Clearing Exemption for PTRR

On March 11, ISDA submitted a response to the Bank of England’s consultation on a proposed approach to exempting post-trade risk reduction (PTRR) transactions from the derivatives clearing obligation under Article 4 of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). ISDA...