INTERNATIONAL SWAPS AND DERIVATIVES ASSOCIATION

    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.

    Market Infrastructure

    BOT to Continue THBFIX Publication until Mid-2023

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    Banks should not undertake transactions using THBFIX from 1 July 2021 onwards. The BOT has started publishing fallback rates for THBFIX.

    Market Infrastructure

    RBA Keeping ‘Close Eye’ on LIBOR Transition Progress

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2021

    Firms should not wait for a term RFR or credit-spread adjustments to reference in non-derivatives products, says RBA assistant governor Christopher Kent.

    ESG / Sustainability

    CFTC Establishes New Dedicated Unit for Climate Risk

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    Other US financial regulators including the SEC, Treasury Department and Federal Reserve have also recently raised climate risk and a key focus.

    Market Infrastructure

    Refinitiv to Publish Spread Adjusted SOFR for Cash Products

    By Editors | 18/03/2021

    Following an RFP process initiated in September, the ARRC has selected Refinitiv to publish spread-adjusted fallback rates for use in cash product contracts.

    Market Infrastructure

    HKMA Urges Continued Progress on LIBOR Transition Efforts

    By Manesh Samtani | 18/03/2021

    The HKMA’s Edmond Lau highlighted three essential elements for LIBOR transition: operational and system capabilities, effective coordination; commitment from top management.

    Market Infrastructure

    LIBOR Transition: Derivatives Market Has Clarity: ISDA

    By Manesh Samtani | 11/03/2021

    The FCA’s recent announcement has provided clarity on the future of all LIBOR settings. But, derivatives market participants still have work to do.

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