KDPW as participant in international organisations and associations

[+] ANNA - Association of National Numbering Agencies

ANNA is the Association of National Numbering Agencies, which assign ISIN codes to all securities in public trading. The mission of ANNA is to implement, promote and make available standards for financial instruments. ANNA Service Bureau (ASB) is responsible for maintaining a database of ISIN and CFI information of all member agencies.

[+] ECSDA - European Central Securities Depositories Association

ECSDA, the European Central Securities Depositories Association, is a forum for the exchange of opinions among CSDs (Central Securities Depositories), which facilitates co-operation in joint projects. Originally ECSDA focused on the technical aspects of secure and effective cross-border settlement through a European links network. ECSDA has 41 members in 37 countries.

[+] EACH - European Association of Central Counterparty Clearing Houses

EACH, the European Association of Central Counterparty Clearing Houses, was formed by European CCPs in 1991. EACH works to standardise clearing and settlement and to ensure that discussions on clearing and settlement in Europe and globally are informed by those responsible for providing central counterparty clearing services.

[+] SMPG - Securities Market Practice Group

SMPG, the Securities Market Practice Group, was formed in July 1998. Its mission is to develop market standards and practices ensuring Straight-Through-Processing (STP) in clearing and settlement of securities and exercise of rights attached to securities both locally and internationally. SMPG operates in over 30 countries through National Market Practice Groups (NMPG).

[+] CCP 12 - The Global Association of Central Counterparties

CCP12, the Global Association of Central Counterparties, was formed in 2001 and has 21 members including DTCC in the USA, Deutsche Börse Group, LCH.Clearnet Group. CCP12 is an international platform for the exchange of information and experience in clearing of financial instruments.

[+]ISSA - International Securities Services Association

ISSA, the International Securities Services Association, is a non-profit association with a long tradition. It was formed in 1975 by Citibank, New York and Union Bank, Zurich. Its mission is to provide leadership in the formulation and promotion of best practice to improve efficiency and risk management in the asset servicing industry. ISSA has 88 members in 48 countries.

[+] ESA - European SWIFT Alliance

ESA, the European SWIFT Alliance, has members in 24 countries using the SWIFT network. The mission of ESA is to exchange information and experience related to SWIFT strategic projects and support discussions on product positioning and development of standards.