FIA and ISDA Cleared Derivatives Addendum

 On August 29, the Futures Industry Association (FIA) and ISDA announced publication of the FIA-ISDA Cleared Derivatives Addendum, a template that can be used by U.S. futures commission merchants (FCMs) and their customers to document their relationship with respect to cleared OTC swaps.  The Addendum supplements a futures and options agreement between a U.S. FCM and its customer, includes party representations as to certain clearing-related matters, close-out methodologies for cleared OTC swaps, triggers for liquidation, valuation provisions for terminated trades, and provisions governing tax issues.  ISDA Release.  FIA Release.