International Swaps and Derivatives Association

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Chief Says the End is in Sight for IBOR Fallbacks

By Manesh Samtani | 30/05/2019

ISDA chief Scott O’Malia says one year from now, robust fallbacks should be in place for derivatives contracts referencing LIBOR and other IBORs.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Proposes Further Definition Changes to Improve CDS Market

By Editors | 29/05/2019

The new proposal will amend the definition of “Outstanding Principal Balance”, which determines the principal amount of a bond or loan that must be delivered to physically settle a CDS contract.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ISDA CDM Deployed in UK Digital Regulatory Reporting Pilot

By Manesh Samtani | 23/05/2019

The UK initiative  is exploring the use of technology to help firms meet their regulatory reporting requirements and improve the quality of information reported.

Market Infrastructure

ISDA Launches Two More Consultations on Benchmark Reform

By Garima Chitkara | 21/05/2019

ISDA is consulting on fallback adjustments for USD LIBOR, HIBOR and Canada’s CDOR. It is also proposing to include the SOFR in Singapore’s SOR calculation following USD LIBOR’s cessation.

Capital / Liquidity

ISDA Outlines Key Steps to Initial Margin Compliance

By Manesh Samtani | 13/05/2019

Based on recent BCBS/IOSCO guidance, ISDA estimates that regulatory IM preparation can be deferred for upwards of 70-80% of Phase 5 counterparty relationships.

Market Infrastructure

Australian Regulators Urge Action on LIBOR Transition

By Editors | 10/05/2019

Firms should be aware of the size and nature of their LIBOR exposures, put in place robust fall-back provisions in LIBOR contracts, and be taking action to transition to alternative rates.

Market Infrastructure

CFTC Chairman Seeks Formal Guidance on Phase 5 Initial Margin

By Manesh Samtani | 06/05/2019

Chairman Giancarlo seeks regulatory guidance clarifying that entities with calculated initial margin amounts less than $50mn need not make preparations to exchange initial margin.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ Committee Releases Results of Discussion on Libor Alternatives

By Garima Chitkara | 29/04/2019

The industry-led committee is working to develop term reference rates based on JPY OIS as a potential alternative benchmark in light of the discontinuation of JPY LIBOR in 2021.

Market Infrastructure

China, Indonesia, India Slow to Finalise Close-Out Netting Reforms

By Garima Chitkara | 24/04/2019

In its April quarterly round-up, ISDA detailed efforts in the three jurisdictions to ensure legal certainty on close-out netting, seen to be a critical issue for derivatives market development.