• What is FpML?

FpML® (Financial products Markup Language) is the open source XML standard for electronic dealing and processing of OTC derivatives. It establishes a protocol for sharing information electronically on, and dealing in swaps, derivatives and structured products. Learn more...

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Latest News

newsbulletJune 10, 2013

Major Clearing Brokers Announce Support for the ISDA Clearing Connectivity Standard

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newsbulletMay 30, 2013

FpML Version 5.5 Recommendation

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newsbulletApril 29, 2013

ISDA publishes the Second Trial Recommendation for FpML version 5.5

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newsbulletMarch 27, 2013

ISDA publishes the Trial Recommendation for FpML version 5.5

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newsbulletFebruary 28, 2013

ISDA publishes the Last Call Draft for FpML version 5.5

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newsbulletJanuary 23, 2013

ISDA publishes the First Working Draft for FpML version 5.5

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newsbulletDecember 17, 2012

ISDA publishes the Recommendation for FpML version 5.4

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FpML Focus

Clearing Connectivity Standard (CCS)

    CCS is an industry standard that helps improve OTC derivatives reporting and communication for asset managers, FCMs, CCPs and custodians.

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Identifiers & Classification

Regulatory Reporting

Implementing Dodd-Frank

European Developments

Clearing/ Electronic Execution of OTC derivatives


  • newsbullet Enhancements to support Part 22 (LSOC) requirements.

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    The CFTC has passed 17 CFR Part 22, commonly known as Legal Segregation with Operational Commingling (LSOC). (pdf)
    The FpML Business Process Working Group has been developing a set of messages to support LSOC requirements.
    Draft of the messages are available in FpML version 5.4. For information on timing for 5.4 view FpML roadmap
  • newsbullet Enhance clearing messaging capabilities

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    We continuously enhance and expand the clearing messaging capabilities of FpML to adapt to the rapidly evolving clearing landscape.
    Please refer to the Business Process Architecture section of the specification for more information.(FpML specifications)
  • newsbullet Clearing Certainty

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    FpML is participating in an joint effort led by ISDA and FIA to develop prototype credit limit check messages.
    Clearing certainty is a concern for many market participants as the industry moves towards central clearing.
    Extending the standard to enable execution certainty will represent an important step toward bringing OTC products onto execution platforms.
    Draft of the messages will be available in FpML version 5.5.For information on timing for 5.5 view FpML roadmap

Industry Updates

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June 6, 2013
Processing FpML - An Advanced FpML Training Course - London
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August 20, 2012
The Rise of FpML: a Critical Tool ...

October 5, 2011
Fine Print As Yet Unwritten, But the Gist is Clear for OTC Derivatives

December 7, 2010
Headstrong Launches iceFish – a Centralized Derivatives Clearing Gateway for Listed and OTC Derivatives

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October 14, 2010
FpML 5.0 Presentation

May 06, 2010
FpML FX Products Refactoring Proposal

February 4, 2010
FpML Version 5 WD 4 Changes Call