INTERNATIONAL SWAPS AND DERIVATIVES ASSOCIATION

Securities / Derivatives

Industry Collaborates to Test Digital Regulatory Reporting

By Editors | 12/04/2024

The first phase of the collaboration between DTCC and REGnosys will test the ISDA DRR for derivatives reporting in Japan and the EU.

Market Infrastructure

NAFMII Publishes Standard Agreement for Swap Connect

By Editors | 10/04/2024

The agreement is intended for use by domestic and foreign counterparties trading interest rate derivatives under Swap Connect.

Big Picture

Industry Bodies Push Back Against BCBS Crypto Treatment

By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2024

ISDA, GFMA, FIA and other trade bodies say banks should not be penalised for trying to innovate with public permissionless blockchains.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA to Commence Work to Update FX Standards

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2024

CEO Scott O’Malia said ISDA is also prioritising the development of a new industry notices hub and continuing to engage with US policymakers on the proposed Basel III reforms.

ESG / Sustainability

Charting a New Course for Climate Risk Management

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 20/03/2024

The BCBS’ proposed Pillar 3 disclosure framework for climate-related financial risks highlights the need for broader consensus on such issues.

Market Infrastructure

Japan to Permanently Cease Euroyen TIBOR on 30 December

By Editors | 07/03/2024

ISDA confirmed that the announcement from JBA TIBOR Administration “constitutes an index cessation event”.

ESG / Sustainability

ISDA Develops Climate Scenarios for the Trading Book

By Manesh Samtani | 14/02/2024

The climate scenarios were developed in the second half of 2023 during a pilot exercise with more than 30 banks.

Securities / Derivatives

ASIC Offers Limited Relief for Unfair Contract Terms Regime

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 09/02/2024

ASIC granted no-action relief to address concerns that the regime could apply to sophisticated participants, who are not the intended targets of the regime.

ESG / Sustainability

ISDA Launches Clause Library for Sustainability-Linked Derivatives

By Mark Johnston | 19/01/2024

ISDA launches a digital platform with standard-form drafting options for key areas of SLD transactions.