International Swaps and Derivatives Association

    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.

    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.

    JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

    A daily selection of top stories from the Regulation Asia editorial team