The Futures Industry Association published an analysis on the evolution of the methodology used by central clearinghouses for the purpose of calculating margin for exchange-traded derivatives.
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FIA and ISDA supported CFTC-proposed amendments to rule-filing requirements that would change the process by which infrastructure providers submit rule filings - including self-certifications and requests for approvals - as well as the manner in which the CFTC reviews and processes these filings.
In response to a CFTC request for comments, NFA, FIA and ISDA addressed potential conflicts of interest and other issues related to affiliations between clearing and trading platforms and market intermediaries.
Trade associations and financial groups responded to a CFTC proposal that would further define requirements on recovery and wind-down plans prepared by derivatives clearing organizations.
FIA offered recommendations on CFTC-proposed amendments to large trader position requirements to address outstanding issues and "promote the transparency and quality of data."