International Swaps and Derivatives Association

Structural Regulation

ISDA Awarded Industry Association of the Year 

By Editors | 14/11/2023

ISDA was recognised for its work providing fact-based advocacy, research and analysis across a range of initiatives

Clearing & Post-Trade

Regulators in Derivatives Markets Should Sign MOUs: ISDA

By Nithya Subramanian | 16/10/2023

To regulate CDS, the association said that data could be easily accessed from Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s Trade Information Warehouse.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ISDA Exploring Development of “Industry Notices Hub”

By Editors | 30/09/2023

The hub would help to address uncertainty over the delivery of critical notices between derivatives market counterparties.

Trading & Investment

Hong Kong Preparing to Launch A50 Options, T-Bond Futures

By Manesh Samtani | 29/09/2023

Speaking at ISDA’s Derivatives Trading Forum, the SFC’s Ricco Leung said Mainland regulators support the launch of an A50 options contract in Hong Kong.

Clearing & Post-Trade

Trade Bodies Call on Policymakers to Scrap EU Clearing Proposal

By Editors | 10/09/2023

A proposed requirement for market participants to hold active accounts at EU CCPs will be detrimental to EU capital markets, the trade bodies say.

Structural Regulation

Japan Launches Consultation on Permanent Cessation of Euroyen TIBOR

By Jill Wong | 02/08/2023

The consultation on permanently ceasing the Euroyen TIBOR was motivated by the need to enhance the transparency, robustness and reliability of the interbank offered rate to be fully compliant with IOSCO principles.

Climate Risk

ISDA Releases Climate Risk Assessment Framework for Trading Book

By Jill Wong | 13/07/2023

ISDA’s new framework extends the application of climate risk analysis which has so far been focused on the banking book to the trading book.

Trading & Investment

Philippines Launches Dollar-Peso Cross Currency Swap Market

By Editors | 28/06/2023

Dollar-peso cross currency swaps involve a Philippines peso fixed rate and a SOFR-based US dollar floating swap.

AI Risk & Governance

ASIC Chair Cautions Against Hasty Implementation of AI Tools

By Editors | 22/06/2023

ASIC plans to extend its automated order processing rules to futures markets and update its electronic trading guidance to reflect developments with AI.