The Japan Financial Markets Council (JFMC) and the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) sent a letter to IOSCO and BCBS pointing out how the current margin settlement requirements for uncleared swaps will disadvantage Japan and Asian markets because they are in a different time zone. The T+1 requirement will place an additional burden on market participants in the Asia-Pacific region including their access to types of collateral which may result in higher overall funding costs. The JFMC and ISDA therefore are asking for a rethink and that a longer settlement cycle should be permissible so as not to disadvantage market participants based in Asian.

JFMC & ISDA letter request changes to margin requirements settlement not to disadvantage Japan and other Asian Markets.pdf