FpML

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today announced the publication of the Recommendation for FpML version 5.2. One of the main features is the added support for clearing messages. In addition to the 5.2 publication, the Recommendation for version 5.1 is republished to include comments received after the publication of the 5.1 Recommendation. Financial products Markup Language (FpML) is the industry data standard for OTC derivatives. A Recommendation is the final step in the development process of a version.

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today released a white paper on the representation of standardized derivative products and a proposal to link unique identifiers to these products. The paper calls for the establishment of a new central Derivative Product Registry (DPR) infrastructure, leveraging the FpML standard for data representation.

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today released the results of its Financial products Markup Language (FpML) survey. The survey was designed to gauge the current use of FpML and planned applications going forward. FpML is the freely licensed business information exchange standard for electronic dealing and processing of privately negotiated derivatives and structured products.
 

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today released the Recommendation for Version 4.8 of its Financial products Markup Language (FpML). Version 4.8 contains additional support for commodity and equity derivatives. The version further drives and facilitates the industry’s focus on automation and standardization in the derivatives pre- and post-trade and reporting space.

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today released the Recommendation for Version 5.0 of its Financial products Markup Language (FpML). Version 5.0, a complete re-release of the standard, is the first major FpML release since 2004 and should further drive and facilitate the industry’s focus on automation and standardization in the derivatives pre- and post-trade and reporting space.

There may not be a ‘typical’ FpML implementation project but Christian Nentwich of Message Automation explains the main components and common challenges inherent in the implementation of this market standard.

ISDA's Karel Engelen explains the changes included in the newly released 4.7 version of FpML and why adoption of the market language is important in improving the processing and reporting of OTC derivatives trades post-credit crisis.

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today released the Recommendation for Version 4.7 of its Financial products Markup Language (FpML).

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) today announced the launch of a new Financial Products Markup Language (FpML) working group, which will focus on reporting of OTC derivative positions and regulatory reporting.

The group’s initial focus will be to extend the current FpML standard in order to define data elements for the reporting of OTC derivative positions, both to regulators and among market participants.

 -New standards to improve automated communications between investment managers and third parties