Analysis of the FIRDS snapshot for August month-end showed little material change vs. the prior month. Systematic Internalisers, MTFs and OTFs continued to report similar proportions of OTC ISINs for each asset class, with SIs dominating equities reference data reporting and the venues more focused on FX and Rates reference data reporting as set out […]
Key Findings from DSB Consultation on OTC ISINs Industry looks to DSB for additional use cases for OTC ISINs London, 21st August 2018 – Following extensive consultations with industry which began earlier this year in May, ending July 27th, the Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB), has today announced the publication of their Industry Consultation Report, August […]
As with the DSB monthly metrics for July, the FIRDS snapshot for July month-end, broadly showed continuation of existing behaviours with an 11% increase in the number of OTC ISINs reported to FIRDS for reference data purposes. Systematic Internalisers, MTFs and OTFs continued to report similar proportions of OTC ISINs for each asset class, with […]
There were no major surprises with respect to use of the DSB in the month of July, which suggests that use of the DSB may be reaching steady state. Some users searched for more ISIN specific data (see search trends below) and ISIN creation behaviour remained largely unchanged, with new ISIN creation rates continuing to […]
June saw yet another marked increase in the number of DSB ISINs reported to FIRDS, with most of the increase driven by venues. 33% more OTC ISINs were reported to FIRDS in June 2018 vs. the prior month end, with most of the increased reporting for 11 products as shown in the table below. With six […]
Once again, the rate at which new OTC ISINs are being created continues to fall – with a reduction for the fifth consecutive month. The rate of creation suggests that industry may have largely reached steady state for existing instrument types, with ISINs being created both at point of quote/trade and as part of post-trade […]
DSB Fees and User Contracts: DSB Publishes Second Consultation Paper Webinar Scheduled for 3rd July 2018 London, 2 July 2018 – The Derivatives Service Bureau today released the second and final consultation paper regarding user fees and contracts for 2019. Industry feedback is sought on open topics including potential changes to user support services, service […]
DSB Announces First Technology Advisory Committee on 27th June Additional Members and Open Agenda available here London, 20 June 2018 – The Derivatives Service Bureau today published the agenda of the first meeting of its new Technology Advisory Committee. Topics of discussion range from infrastructure issues regarding the stability and resiliency of the DSB platform […]
May 2018 showed a marked increase in the number of OTC ISINs reported to FIRDS, with higher OTC ISIN submissions from most (but not all) Venues and SIs. Following a request by some readers, this month’s analysis also contains metrics by DSB Product Type alongside the usual asset class breakdown. Highlights: OTC ISINs were reported […]
The rate at which new OTC ISINs are being created continues to fall. Only 16% more ISINs were created in May – the lowest yet Swaps comprise 70% of all OTC ISINs created, with the remainder equally distributed across forwards and options Over 50% of DSB ISINs have been created for three instruments. Interestingly these […]
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