International Swaps and Derivatives Association

Securities / Derivatives

Global Trade Bodies Urge EU to Delay Third-Country CCP Reporting Rule

By Manesh Samtani | 26/10/2025

Associations warn the EMIR 3.0 requirement is premature and creates a complex, costly compliance burden for firms globally.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Chief Urges Jurisdictions to Follow Japan's 'Pragmatic' Basel III Lead

By Manesh Samtani | 22/10/2025

Scott O’Malia also outlined plans to promote tokenisation for collateral and highlighted new digital post-trade tools.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA to Develop Smart Contract Framework for Derivatives Post-Trade

By Editors | 22/10/2025

The open-source initiative will use the Common Domain Model to automate post-trade processes, starting with complex interest rate resets.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges Japan to Address Inefficiencies in Derivatives Market

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 17/10/2025

A new report from ISDA highlights that removing barriers like low automation and uneven liquidity is key to Japan's global asset management goals.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges Hong Kong SFC to Reconsider Capital Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 16/10/2025

ISDA called for key amendments to Hong Kong's proposed capital framework, citing the need for pragmatism and alignment.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA to Develop Rules for Using Tokenised Assets as Derivatives Collateral

By Manesh Samtani | 01/10/2025

The move aims to boost market liquidity during stress by enabling the use of assets like tokenised money market funds.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Challenges Key Elements of ASX Futures Clearing Overhaul

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/09/2025

ISDA supports a dynamic default fund but strongly disagrees with proposals for sizing the fund and recovering losses after a default.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Global Finance Groups Call for Pause on Basel Crypto Capital Standard

By Manesh Samtani | 19/08/2025

Citing punitive and outdated rules, the coalition of industry bodies urges a recalibration to support responsible innovation and reflect the market maturity of DLT.

Capital / Liquidity

ISDA, FIA Call for More Clarity on Australia's CCP Resolution Rules

By Manesh Samtani | 18/08/2025

ISDA and FIA have called on the RBA to provide greater predictability on its crisis management powers.