ISDA has published a trio of videos looking at the implementation of margin rules for non-cleared derivatives. The series provides an overview of the margin rules, with a particular focus on the challenges posed by the variation margin ‘Big Bang’ on March 1, 2017.
Overview of Margin Rules
ISDA’s CEO Scott O'Malia explains the implementation timeline for the new margining requirements for non-cleared derivatives.
What are the Variation Margin Rules?
ISDA’s Chairman Eric Litvack outlines the variation margin requirements and highlights the need for firms to start preparing now.
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How to Prepare for the VM Big Bang
Mark New, Senior Counsel for the Americas at ISDA, describes the tools available to help firms prepare for the variation margin requirements.
ISDA will hold a series of educational conferences on how to prepare for the margin requirements in various jurisdictions at the beginning of 2017. For more information, please visit http://www2.isda.org/conference/getting-ready-for-margining/.