ICE ICC Core Service Provider Risk


On Dec. 11, ICE ICC proposed updates to operational risk framework.


  • ICE ICC proposed revising the Operational risk management framework (ORMF).
  • Incorporates procedures to comply with SEC Rule 17Ad-25(i) (17 CFR 240.17ad-25(i)).
  • Management of risks from relationships with service providers for core services (SPCS)
  • On the same day, CFTC issued confirmation of receipt of the self-certification by ICE ICC, confirming that it had begun its 10 Day Review of all the materials as submitted.
  • Proposed Rulemaking
  • New Section II.B. regarding management of risks related to relationships with SPCS.
  • Senior management required to document and monitor risks re SPCS agreement.
  • New Section II.B includes a description of how ICC will identify and manage its SPCS using two-pronged assessment approach between internal/external service providers.
  • In addition, revises and replaces the former Vendor assessment processes in Section II.B. with updated Section II.C. External service provider assessments processes.
  • Clarifications to Introduction section of the ORMF to provide uniform abbreviations.
  • Revises Operational risk lifecycle chart to ensure that it accurately reflects life cycle.
  • Clarifying amendments to Section II. Operational risk focus, Section II.A. Business continuity planning and disaster recovery, Section II.F. Technology control functions.
  • Amend Appendix 1 to include the titles of the relevant regulatory requirements while removing the summaries of such regulations and revises the Revision History section.
  • Formalizes non-material updates which were reviewed and approved in 2021 - 2023.
  • Confidential treatment requested regarding redline of proposed amendments to ORMF.
  • Effectiveness
  • To implement the changes no sooner than the tenth business day following the filing.

Regulators ICE ICC
Entity Types B/D; Depo
Reference CFTC RF 54433, RF 2412-1112-2211-14, 12/11/2024; Citation: 17 CFR 240.17ad-25(i);
Functions BCS; Compliance; Legal; Operations; Outsourcing; Risk; Settlement; Technology
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Clearing; Securities
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 12/11/2024
Effective Date 12/26/2024
Rule Id 236774
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 12/11/2024
Report Section US Investment

Last substantive update on 12/16/2024