The Securities and Exchange Commission approved changes proposed by ICE Clear Europe Limited regarding their Credit Default Swap (CDS) Procedures and CDS Default Management Policy. These changes clarify how Clearing Members join the CDS Default Committee and allow for certain members to postpone their participation if necessary. Additionally, updates were made to the confidentiality requirements, the limits on liability for committee participants, and the procedures for testing and reviewing default management processes. These amendments aim to enhance the effectiveness of managing defaults and ensure the prompt and accurate settlement of transactions.
Simple Explanation
ICE Clear Europe made some changes to how they handle special insurance against companies not paying their debts. The changes say who can join their team to fix problems, let some people delay helping if they need to, and make sure everything stays secret and fair.