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Market Infrastructure
FCA Formally Announces Intended Cessation Dates for LIBOR
By Manesh Samtani | 07/03/2021
ISDA has confirmed that the FCA’s announcement constitutes an index cessation event and that the spread adjustment to be used in fallbacks has been fixed.
ESG / Sustainability
Trade Bodies Set Out Framework for US Transition to Low-Carbon
By Editors | 18/02/2021
The framework sets out ten principles to inform the policymaking process and catalyse the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive low-carbon economy.
Big Picture
Regulatory Intervention Needed for JPY LIBOR Transition – Fitch
By Editors | 25/01/2021
Japan’s decision to keep TIBOR may slow the adoption of TONA, lengthening the time needed to generate liquidity in TONA derivatives and establish forward-looking TONA rates.
Market Infrastructure
ISDA IBOR Fallbacks Supplement, Protocol Come Into Effect
By Editors | 25/01/2021
More than 12,000 entities across nearly 80 jurisdictions have so far adhered to the protocol, which will remain open for adherence.
Market Infrastructure
Clearinghouses Consider Early LIBOR Switch for Derivatives – Report
By Editors | 20/01/2021
LCH and CME Group could carry out a switchover in late November or early December for LIBOR derivatives to protect from tight liquidity in the benchmark’s final days.
Market Infrastructure
ISDA Urges Adherence to IBOR Fallbacks Protocol
By Editors | 17/01/2021
Over 5,900 entities in 70 jurisdictions have adhered to the protocol, which is intended as a safety net to mitigate the systemic impact of an IBOR cessation.
ESG / Sustainability
ISDA Catalogues Universe of ESG-related Derivatives
By Editors | 13/01/2021
The derivatives markets can play an essential role in facilitating the transition to a sustainable economy, ISDA says in a new paper.
Market Infrastructure
CCPs Should Limit Procyclical Changes to Initial Margin: ISDA
By Editors | 11/01/2021
Procyclical changes to initial margin levels ended up draining liquidity from the market and contributing to market stress during the March/April market turmoil.
AML / KYC
ISDA Offers Guidance on Addressing Sanctions in Trading Agreements
By Editors | 20/12/2020
The guidance note helps parties consider whether it may be appropriate to include specific sanctions provisions in ISDA documentation.
Press Release
Regulation Asia Awards for Excellence 2020 – Results Announcement
By Editors | 15/12/2020
Regulation Asia held its third annual Awards ceremony on 15 December 2020 to recognise those in the industry that have helped address changing regulatory requirements in Asia Pacific over the past year.
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