Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs)
A Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) is an instrument that closely follows the financial settlement terms of a Contract for Difference (CFD). In a traditional PPA, the generation and delivery points must be specified and agreed by both parties. Whereas under a VPPA, there is more flexibility which has led to an increased popularity for these agreements in the broader market.
How do the end of year holidays affect your trade reporting?
Public holidays and bank holidays can have a major impact on trade and transaction reporting requirements, especially if you are an entity operating under multiple regimes. When there is a public holiday where the regulatory body (or regulated entity) is located, it is likely that the timing of report submissions will be extended commensurately. […]
Unique Product Identifiers – ANNA DSB & the UPI
The Unique Product Identifier (UPI) is a new field and a component of the common data elements (CDE) which will apply for EMIR Refit, UK EMIR Refit, ASIC and MAS rewrite.
TRAction’s Easy Guide to LEIs
A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-digit alpha-numeric code based on the standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Daylight Saving Time for New York Ends this Weekend
Are you reporting trades by New York (NY) time or following NY close of business? If so, it is important to check your trades/transactions are still reported at the correct time since daylight saving time (DST) ends in the US this weekend (5 November 2023).
Daylight Saving Begins in Australia – What Do You Need to Do?
Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts this weekend (Sunday, 6 October 2024) in Australia for most states. While you enjoy the sun and longer days, you’ll need to check your ASIC OTC derivative reporting is using the correct time settings after the time change.
The Most Common Errors in SFTR Transaction Reporting
We’ve identified the 3 most common errors in the transaction data we receive from our clients
Daylight Saving Time Starts in Europe and the UK
Most European countries alongside the UK will need to turn their clocks forward by 1 hour this Sunday, 31 March 2024. While you enjoy the sun and longer days, you will also need to check that the time settings in your trade/transaction reporting are correct.
Reminder: Daylight Saving Time for New York Starts This Weekend
Are you reporting trades by New York (NY) time or following NY close of business? If so, it is important to check your trades/transactions are still reported at the correct time now that daylight saving time (DST) has started in the US (13 March 2022).
Asset class – UK EMIR
