INTERNATIONAL SWAPS AND DERIVATIVES ASSOCIATION

    Market Infrastructure

    BNM Consults on Multi-rate Approach to LIBOR Transition

    By Manesh Samtani | 21/05/2021

    A new discussion paper proposes that the Malaysian ARR be based on overnight transactions in the interbank market, and that the ARR runs in parallel to KLIBOR.

    Market Infrastructure

    Getting Your Hands Dirty with IBOR Transition

    By Manesh Samtani | 03/05/2021

    Specialists from Bloomberg, Standard Chartered Bank, ING Bank and Clifford Chance discuss IBOR transition challenges and how to address them.

    Fintech / Regtech

    Regulatory Future Proofing with In-Memory Computing

    By Editors | 24/04/2021

    In-memory analytics tools allow even the most complex of regulatory calculations to be performed in minutes or seconds rather than hours.

    Securities / Derivatives

    ISDA to Consolidate Interest Rate Derivatives Definitional Book

    By Editors | 20/04/2021

    The new 2021 ISDA Interest Rate Derivatives Definitions will be published on 17 May, with target implementation scheduled for October.

    Market Infrastructure

    Industry Bodies Urge EU, UK to Link Emissions Trading Systems

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 19/04/2021

    Linking the systems ahead of COP 26 would reaffirm the UK and EU as climate leaders and demonstrate strong advocacy for international carbon markets.

    Market Infrastructure

    LIBOR Phase-out, RFR Adoption: A Path Forward for Sri Lanka

    By Lalinda Sugathadasa | 11/04/2021

    The CBSL should play a more active role in facilitating the transition in Sri Lanka, says Lalinda Sugathadasa, Head of Research at ICRA Lanka.

    Big Picture

    ISDA, CCDC Outline Barriers to Using RMB Bonds as IM Collateral

    By Editors | 03/04/2021

    China has to address questions around close-out netting enforceability, which restrict the use of Chinese government bonds as IM in global derivatives markets.

    Japan Plans to Retain Yen TIBOR, Discontinue Euroyen TIBOR

    By Editors | 31/03/2021

    JBA TIBOR Administration plans to consult on its intent to retain yen TIBOR and discontinue euroyen TIBOR at end-2024, as well as the specifics and timing of the reform.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Releases Banks from 30 June LIBOR Transition Milestone

    By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2021

    International banks say prematurely restricting the issuance of LIBOR-linked contracts may result in fragmented markets.

    Fintech / Regtech

    HKMA Outlines Regtech Use Cases for Treasury Operations

    By Editors | 21/03/2021

    The use cases presented include solutions to detect rogue trading activities, standardise derivatives trading lifecycle events, and enhance liquidity risk monitoring.

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