International Swaps and Derivatives Association

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Sets Nov 2027 Implementation Date for New FX Derivatives Definitions

By Manesh Samtani | 04/03/2026

New digital definitions for FX derivatives will replace the 1998 standard, forcing a mandatory, market-wide technology and documentation overhaul by November 2027.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA, FIA Call for Tougher Rules in CPMI-IOSCO Business Risk Guidance

By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

In contrast to CCPs, ISDA and FIA are urging global regulators to adopt more prescriptive rules for FMI business losses.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges EMDEs to Develop Interest Rate Derivative Markets

By Manesh Samtani | 12/02/2026

New paper argues that robust interest rate derivative markets are crucial for financial stability and economic development in EMDEs

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Adapts NGFS Climate Scenarios for Trading Books

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ISDA has translated NGFS short-term scenarios into market shocks but notes they are less severe than supervisory stress tests.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges India to Permit Onshore OTC Commodity Derivatives

By Manesh Samtani | 11/02/2026

ISDA says move would help firms manage risk and give regulators better oversight, recommends phased legal and regulatory reforms.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Spotlights Constraints on Using Derivatives in Pension Funds

By Manesh Samtani | 03/02/2026

New paper details restrictive rules in China and India, while noting widespread use of swaps and forwards in Australia and South Korea.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Urges ASIC to Align Derivatives Clearing Rules with Global Norms

By Manesh Samtani | 19/12/2025

ISDA says proposed rules for post-trade risk reduction are too narrow and diverge from international practice.

Market Infrastructure

MAS Raises US Dollar Liquidity Concerns With Banks

By Blake Evans-Pritchard | 28/11/2025

Regulatory pressure and stresses in the market are prompting Singapore banks to reassess their US dollar liquidity positions.

Securities / Derivatives

ISDA Highlights Risks of Reduced Liquidity, Basel III Hurdles for Tokenised Assets

By Manesh Samtani | 27/11/2025

ISDA executive highlights growing liquidity pressures and urges reform of 'punitive' Basel rules for tokenised assets to improve collateral mobility.