ISDA
SEF Infrastructure Unaffected by RFQ Rules Kerfuffle
A joint ISDA–Sifma poll shows near universal dislike for a CFTC proposal on SEFs, but it turns out the regulator has already changed its tune. In this respect, at least, SEFs are safe from a mass exodus.
Industry Segments Get More Time For CICI Adoption
Extension of deadlines for swaps market participants as well as FX, commodities and equities traders to adopt the CICI identifier still leaves accuracy challenges to be addressed
ISDA Backs OTC Clearing Standard
Launched by Sapient over the summer, the Clearing Connectivity Standard now has the support of the OTC derivative trade group.
ISDA and Markit Begin Onboarding for Compliance Tool
ISDA Amend allows swap market participants to amend ISDA Master Agreements and bilaterally exchange information necessary to comply with rules applicable to over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions.
Sapient Launches Standard For Cleared OTC Derivatives
Sapient's clearing connectivity standard can transmit information about cleared OTC derivatives; aims to reduce risk and operational burden by replacing multiple formats currently in use
Latest FpML Version Addresses CFTC Reporting Requirements
The latest version of the Financial products Markup Language standard includes new templates for the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's requirements to report to swap data repositories and for real-time reporting purposes
FIBO Semantics Initiative Addresses Interest Rate Swaps
The EDM Council and Object Management Group have presented their FIBO Semantics Initiative to US regulators as a way to gain data consistency and transparency
DTCC and EFETnet Partner for Global Trade Repository
First facility for OTC commodity swaps launched after successful pilot.
Suing the Lawmakers: Deutsche Börse Takes on Brussels
Deutsche Börse's threats of a legal challenge to the European Commission have raised eyebrows.
Over-the-Counter, Under the Radar
ISINs may not be be appropriate for identifying every over-the-counter derivative, creating a challenge for instrument identification. Nicholas Hamilton reports on efforts to find a fitting standards format in the asset class
