ANNA Newsletter August 2022

Dear Reader,

On behalf of the ANNA Board and Management team, we are pleased to share our latest newsletter with you. This edition is packed with exciting news and updates from ANNA and the world of digital asset identifiers!

First, we are excited to announce the launch of our new website, built with our community and users in mind to simplify the navigation and enhance the user experience. 

In this edition we are delighted to bring you updates from our June General Meeting, and announce our recent A-Team group award win for ‘Most Innovative Data Standards Initiative’. We also take a closer look at recent news from some of our ANNA members who, as National Numbering Agencies (NNAs), are at the heart of ANNA and work hard to drive standards globally. 

We always welcome your thoughts and comments, so please do get in touch with us through the usual channels

Best wishes,
Laura Stanley
ANNA Marketing Director

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ANNA Launches New Website

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new website! We built the new site with users in mind by streamlining information and simplifying the navigation so you can quickly and easily access what’s important to you. 

Have a look and let us know what you think! https://www.anna-web.org/

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Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines Joins ANNA
We would like to welcome the Securities and Exchange Commission, Philippines as a new ANNA Partner. ANNA’s membership continues to grow, with more than 120 global members and partners allocating ISIN, FISN and CFI codes for more than 200 jurisdictions. Currently, there are more than 85 million ISINs and related information available worldwide.

The DSB Calls for Participation in Technology Advisory Committee
DSB welcomes membership applications from OTC-derivatives technology practitioners from a broad spectrum of institution types to contribute to technology governance matters, as well as respond to industry needs that arise through the DSB’s annual industry consultation process. The application deadline is 20th September.

ISIN to LEI Mapping Initiative
We are pleased to welcome ASX of Australia to the ISIN:LEI mapping initiative. This initiative, in collaboration with Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF), has been created to help improve the transparency of exposure by linking the issuer and issuance of securities

DSB publishes Final Report from UPI Legal Terms and Conditions Consultation
The Final Report focuses on the legal provisions and associated mechanisms to be taken forward with respect to DSB legal documentation. The existing DSB legal framework for OTC ISIN has been leveraged with proposed revisions being largely structural and process related to ensure that they are fit-for-purpose for both the OTC ISIN and UPI Services such that there is a Common Agreement. Industry feedback on the proposed DSB Agreement and DSB Policies is welcome, with any feedback to be submitted by 2 September 2022 via industry_consultation@anna-dsb.com.

DSB Monthly Metrics and FIRDS & FITRS Analysis
The DSB has published monthly metrics on the OTC derivative reference data creation and search trends as well as the Q2 FIRDS & FITRS Analysis.

ANNA Round Table on Digital Assets & Financial Standards: 30th Anniversary Event
In celebration of ANNA’s 30th anniversary, ANNA’s Managing Director, Stephan Dreyer, hosted a round table with industry experts to discuss Digital Assets and the important role international financial standards play in ensuring efficient & transparent global trading at TabbFORUM.

You can see all the latest ANNA updates by visiting the ANNA website. You can also stay up to date by following ANNA on Twitter and Linkedin.