12 August 2013

CPSS and IOSCO issue report on authorities' access to trade repository data

The Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have published a finalised report entitled 'Authorities' access to trade repository data' after consulting on it earlier this year.

Trade repositories (TRs) are entities that maintain a centralised electronic record of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transaction data. TRs play a key role in increasing transparency in the OTC derivatives markets by improving the availability of data to authorities and the public in a manner that supports the proper handling and use of the data. For a broad range of authorities and international financial institutions, it is essential to be able to access the data needed to fulfil their respective mandates while maintaining the confidentiality of the data pursuant to the laws of relevant jurisdictions.

The purpose of the report issued is to provide guidance to TRs and authorities on the principles that should guide authorities' access to data held in TRs for typical and non-typical data requests. The report describes the expected data access needs of authorities using a functional approach complemented by an illustrative data access mapping that aligns each function to the minimum level of access authorities would typically require in support of their mandates and responsibilities. The report also sets out possible approaches to addressing procedural and legal constraints to data access as well as confidentiality concerns.

Authorities and TRs are encouraged to develop and maintain access policies and arrangements informed by the guidance and mapping outlined in the report. The report was issued for public consultation in April 2013. The finalised version being issued now has been revised in light of the comments received during that consultation.

Consultative report (April 2013)

Finalised report (August 2013)

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