International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda)
People Moves: ISDA, ASX, Eventus Systems and CLS
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Keith Tippell (pictured) who joins CLS as head of product.
Isda Wants Regulators to use its Model to Draft Rules
The trade association is looking to offer its Common Domain Model to rulemakers.
Blockchain in the Capital Markets: Slow Progress in 2019
While real blockchain rollouts are still few and far between, some firms made progress in 2019. Here are 18 projects in some stage of development.
With Initial Margin 'Big Bang' Split, Tech Preparations Could be Impacted
As the final phase of the IM implementation for non-cleared derivatives has been split into two parts, questions emerge on whether tech preparations will stall.
The KYC Headache Worsens: An Examination of the Onboarding Process
Despite technological advancements, the onboarding process is still a slog. Banks and vendors are trying to change that.
Using APIs to Increase Efficiency
FpML has been a key enabler of automation in the derivatives industry, but its value could be further enhanced by providing value-added web services with open connectivity.
Setting the Standard: Derivatives Industry Looks to Machine-Readable Technology
As regulators and industry bodies ramp up efforts to deploy machine-readable models for derivatives reporting, adoption of industry-wide standards has more than a few challenges to overcome.
ISDA Deploys Reporting Blueprint for Derivatives Markets
ISDA's Common Domain Model (CDM. 2.0) aims to standarize regulatory reporting and bring greater automation to derivatives trading.
Digital Asset and Isda Create Rosetta Stone for Derivatives Smart Contracts
The event specification module will allow for a common DAML library that references machine-executable trade lifecycle events.
Safe as Houses
If you want the definition of a circular argument, talk to anyone involved with clearing about resilience and recovery. But more pernicious risks remain unaddressed.
Vendors Prep for Initial Margin Big Bang
Tech providers are emerging from all corners as the final phases of initial margin rules closes in, which are expected to capture over 1,000 buy-side and sell-side firms over the next 18 months.
Isda Forges Tech Alliance Ahead of Initial Margin Deadlines
Isda joins forces with AcadiaSoft as the industry prepares for the final phases of the initial margin deadlines.
Isda Seeks Vendor to Publish IBOR Fallback Rate Adjustment Data
The vendor will be responsible for publishing the compound setting in arrears rate and the spread adjustment based on historical data, following the discontinuation of IBORs.
Tech Releases Surge Ahead of Initial Margin Deadlines
The final phases of initial margin rules are expected to capture over the next two years more than 1,000 buy-side and sell-side firms, which technology providers see as potential customers.
DSB Launches Technology Roadmap for OTC Derivatives Identifiers
New subcommittee will review and work to implement recommendations from the ISO standards working group.
The Risky Business of Splitting Hairs
Plans to shelve a commonly cited statistic for the size of the derivatives market make sense, but may prove harder to accomplish than many realize.
Isda Launches First Digital Version of CDM
The electronic blueprint sets out a standardized framework for the derivatives trading lifecycle.
Global Fragmentation Looms in FRTB Data Pooling Stand-Off
The upcoming FRTB market risk framework allows financial firms to take different approaches to non-modelable risk factors: either capitalize risk factors that lack observable pricing in-house, or use a vendor-run data pooling utility. But, as Dan…
Regnosys to Expand Reach with Bank, Regulatory Implementations
In addition to its work with Isda, the fintech startup also has projects in the works with ING Bank and the FCA.
Emerging Tech Could Help Push Utilities Forward
European trade group releases report highlighting the challenges and opportunities associated with building industry utilities.
Isda Seeks to Standardize Derivatives Tech with REGnosys Partnership
Isda is hoping that the CDM will bring increased automation and efficiency to the derivatives market, and has tapped a fintech startup, REGnosys, to lead the project.
Derivatives Market Prepares for Emerging Tech Implementation
2018 is the year when large numbers of participants in the derivatives market expect to see emerging technologies being integrated into their existing technology ecosystems
IHS Markit Launches SI Registry
Systematic internalizer registry aims to help firms with trade reporting obligations under Mifid II.
Technology Takes Aim at Post-Trade Black Holes
The influence of regulation and new technology is prompting a hard look at how post-trade processes can be improved, and perhaps even replaced entirely.