INTERNATIONAL SWAPS AND DERIVATIVES ASSOCIATION

Securities / Derivatives

Philippines Launches Dollar-Peso Cross Currency Swap Market

By Editors | 28/06/2023

Dollar-peso cross currency swaps involve a Philippines peso fixed rate and a SOFR-based US dollar floating swap.

Fintech / Regtech

ASIC Chair Cautions Against Hasty Implementation of AI Tools

By Editors | 22/06/2023

ASIC plans to extend its automated order processing rules to futures markets and update its electronic trading guidance to reflect developments with AI.

Market Infrastructure

India Supervisory Regime for CCPs Gains UK Equivalence

By Editors | 15/06/2023

Indian CCPs have been facing the possibility of losing their ability to provide clearing services to UK market participants.

FSB Assessing Role of Social Media in Bank Failures

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 11/05/2023

Head of financial stability analysis Costas Stephanou said the FSB plans to issue a detailed report on its findings later in 2023 or next year.

Market Infrastructure

PBOC Issues Rules to Facilitate Introduction of Swap Connect

By Editors | 01/05/2023

Initially, centrally-cleared interest rate swap products will be eligible for trading under the northbound scheme. A southbound leg will be considered later.

Market Infrastructure

Firms Must Continue to Act to Ensure Orderly LIBOR Transition: FSB

By Editors | 28/04/2023

A “pile-up” towards end-June 2023 that could introduce operational risks and wider market disruption, the FSB said.

Market Infrastructure

Industry Bodies Say EU BMR Presents ‘Cliff-edge Risks’

By Editors | 05/04/2023

Industry bodies say only benchmarks designated as systemically important should be in scope of BMR for mandatory compliance.

Market Infrastructure

Industry Asks ASIC to Lengthen SOFR OIS Implementation Period

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/04/2023

ISDA and AFMA responded to an ASIC proposal to remove OIS contracts referencing USD LIBOR from derivatives clearing requirements and replace them with those referencing SOFR.

Market Infrastructure

UK FCA Announces Decision on Synthetic USD LIBOR Rates

By Editors | 04/04/2023

1-, 3- and 6-month synthetic USD LIBOR rates will continue to be published for 15 months after the USD LIBOR bank panel ceases on 30 June.