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2009

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DATE
ISDA responds to Basel Committee’s Report and Recommendations on Cross-Border Bank Resolution December 31, 2009
ISDA Determinations Committee Votes AIFUL a Restructuring December 30, 2009
ISDA expresses support for improved netting and collateral legislation in Slovakia December 22, 2009
ISDA Portfolio Reconciliation Feasibility Study Advances Understanding and Promotes Better Collateral Management Practices (Feasibility Study) December 21, 2009

ISDA Announces Market Practice Changes for Asia CDS Markets

December 21, 2009

Final ISDA Letter on Extenders Bill for Distribution (ISDA Comments section 501 of FATCA) (Letter on Extenders Bill)

December 21, 2009
ISDA Research Notes Analyzes "Empty Creditor" Hypothesis (Research Notes) December 17, 2009
ISDA Expresses Concern over Korea’s Proposed NPA Bill December 16, 2009
ISDA submission to Reserve Bank of India on Draft Comprehensive Guidelines on Foreign Exchange Derivatives and Hedging Commodity Price Risk and Freight Risk Overseas December 15, 2009

ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Cemex

December 15, 2009
ISDA submission to Financial Supervisory Service regarding Risk Management Guidelines for FX Derivatives Transactions December 14, 2009
ISDA Commends Industry in Achieving Buy-side Access to CDS Clearing December 14, 2009
ISDA Announces Decision on Cemex Restructuring December 14, 2009
ISDA Regulatory Discussion Papers on Legislative Impact December 9, 2009
ISDA News - Issue IX, 2009 Newsletter December 3, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Financial Guaranty Insurance Company December 3, 2009
ISDA Develops Three-Layered Governance Structure for Derivatives Industry Market Practice and Post-trade Activities (Press Release) (OTC Derivatives Industry Governance) (Industry Governance - Organizational Chart) (Industry Governance - Committee Structure) December 1, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Thomson in Respect of Bankruptcy Credit Event December 1, 2009
ISDA's Comment letter on: “Part 2 of the Constitution Review / Proposal for Enhanced Public Accountability” November 30, 2009
Further ISDA submission to Irish Dep of Finance re partial property transfer powers under the NAMA Bill 2009 November 20, 2009

ISDA's Comment letter on section 501 of FATCA - "The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009” (Exhibit to ISDA Letter) (ISDA Comments section 501 of FATCA)

November 20, 2009
Conrad Voldstad Appointed Chief Executive Officer of International Swaps and Derivatives Association
Robert Pickel Appointed Executive Vice Chairman
November 19, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Hellas II November 19, 2009
ISDA Comments on Chairman Dodd’s Discussion Draft November 11, 2009
ISDA Publishes Common Principles for Give-Up Agreements for Central Clearing (Press Release, Recommended Common Principles) November 11, 2009

ISDA submits comment letter to Chilean Central Bank on limitations to close-out netting in Chile

November 6, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for CIT November 3, 2009
ISDA comments on Irish National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009 October 30, 2009
ISDA Announces Market Practice Changes for Asia CDS Markets October 29, 2009

ISDA comment on Proposal for a Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMD)

October 21, 2009
ISDA Welcomes European Commission’s Recognition of the Vital Role Played by OTC Derivatives; Urges Caution on Mandated Clearing or Exchange Trading October 20, 2009
ISDA to Publish LCDS Auction Terms for MGM October 19, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine October 14, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Thomson October 8, 2009
ISDA to Reopen ‘Small Bang Protocol’; Facilitates Adherence by New Market Participants September 30, 2009
ISDA News - Issue VIII, 2009 Newsletter September 28, 2009

ISDA's Comment letter on the IASB's Exposure Draft on 'Fair Value Measurement"

September 28, 2009
ISDA Highlights Derivatives Industry Progress; Remains Committed to Further Improvements September 24, 2009
ISDA Announces Further CDS Market Practice Changes for Emerging Markets September 21, 2009
ISDA submission to the National Assembly of Republic of Korea regarding the proposed new product approval bill September 18, 2009
ISDA CEO Addresses US House Agriculture Committee on US Treasury’s OTC Derivatives Regulation Proposal (Testimony) September 17, 2009
ISDA responds to UK Insolvency Service consultation “Encouraging Company Rescue” September 16, 2009
Navigating the New Market Landscape, ISDA CEO remarks from New York Regional Conference September 15, 2009
Rep. Garrett (R-NJ) Delivers Keynote Address to ISDA Conference September 15, 2009
ISDA Mid-Year 2009 Market Survey Shows Credit Derivatives at $31.2 Trillion September 15, 2009
ISDA's Comment letter on the IASB's Exposure Draft  on “Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement" September 14, 2009
JAC acknowledgment letter to the Taiwan Financial Services Roundtable (TFSR) September 11, 2009
ISDA has submitted a response, jointly with ICMA and SIFMA, to the CESR consultation on a Key information Document (KID) for investors in structured UCITS funds. The consultation is at www.cesr.eu/popup2.php?id=5873 September 10, 2009
European Commission second Stakeholders’ meeting in Brussels on IAS 39 September 3, 2009
ISDA, SIFMA, LIBA Respond to EC Consultation on Enhancing OTC Derivatives Infrastructure; Support Proposals to Enhance Risk Management (Response Document) September 2, 2009
ISDA's Comment letter on IASB's Discussion Paper on “Credit Risk in Liability Measurement" September 1, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for SSP August 27, 2009
ISDA News - Issue VII, 2009 Newsletter August 14, 2009
New issue of ISDA Research Notes now posted August 13, 2009
ISDA Determinations Committee Votes Thomson a Restructuring August 12, 2009
ISDA Launches CDS Marketplace Website August 11, 2009
ISDA Comments on Proposed Legislation for Regulation of OTC Derivatives August 11, 2009
JAC Submission to Taiwan Financial Services Roundtable (TFSR) and the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) regarding the draft rules issued by TFSR in respect of offshore structured notes August 11, 2009
ISDA Submission to Equity Derivatives Assessment Corporations and Financial Services Division, The Treasury on Improving Australia's Framework for Disclosure of Equity Derivative August 11, 2009
ISDA Launches FpML Working Group to Enable Trade Reporting August 4, 2009
ISDA Comments on Progress Toward Central Clearing of CDS in Europe July 31, 2009
ISDA News - Issue VI, 2009 Newsletter July 17, 2009
Notice of Re-Opening of the 2009 ISDA AEJ Derivatives Protocol July 16, 2009
ISDA Launches 'Small Bang Protocol' and Restructuring Supplement July 14, 2009
ISDA Submits Report on CCP Buy-Side Access to Centralized CDS Clearing July 13, 2009
ISDA response to HMT consultation on developing a new insolvency regime for UK investment banks July 10, 2009
ISDA Presents Webcast on 'Small Bang Protocol' and Restructuring Supplement July 9, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Bradford & Bingley July 9, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Lear July 6, 2009
ISDA Welcomes European Commission Communication on Derivatives Markets July 3, 2009
ISDA responds to Commission consultation on the review of the EU Brussels 1 Regulation June 30, 2009
ISDA Responds to Turner Review (Press Release) (ISDA Response) June 23, 2009
ISDA comments on Commission consultation on harmonization of EU securities laws June 23, 2009
ISDA CEO Addresses US Senate Banking Subcommittee June 22, 2009
ISDA Comments on Proposed Amendments to Regulation SHO June 19, 2009
ISDA Announces Market Practice Changes for European and Emerging Markets CDS June 19, 2009
ISDA Response to the Turner Review and DP 09 2 June 18, 2009
ISDA Supports US Administration's Objectives in Financial Services Reform June 17, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Six Flags June 15, 2009
ISDA CEO on Federal News Radio June 12, 2009
ISDA News - Issue V, 2009 Newsletter June 11, 2009
ISDA CEO Addresses US House Financial Services Subcommittee (Press Release) (Testimony) June 9, 2009
ISDA's letter to the IASB on the IAS 39 replacement project June 4, 2009
ISDA Submission to Corporations and Financial Services Division, The Treasury on Margin lending provisions - Corporations Legislation Amendment (Financial Services Modernisation) Bill 2009 June 3, 2009
ISDA Outlines Next Phase in Industry Efforts to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Risks in OTC Derivatives Business June 2, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for General Motors June 1, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Visteon May 29, 2009
ISDA Submission to The Australian Consumer Law, Competition and Consumer Policy Division, The Treasury on draft provisions of unfair contract terms - Trade Practices Amendment (Australian Consumer Law) Bill 2009 May 27, 2009
ISDA Comments on Proposed NCOIL Legislation for Credit Default Swaps May 22, 2009
ISDA News - Issue IV, 2009 Newsletter May 20, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Georgia Gulf May 19, 2009
ISDA Publishes Wind Event Swap Confirmation Documentation (Press Release) (Confirmation) May 19, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Alliance Bank May 19, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for R.H. Donnelley May 18, 2009
ISDA Publishes 2009 European Cancellable Form Loan CDS Protocol May 15, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for McCarthy & Stone May 15, 2009
ISDA replies jointly with SIFMA to CESR consultation on key information for structured fund investors May 15, 2009
ISDA Comments on Proposed Regulatory Reform for OTC Derivatives May 13, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for HLI Operating Company May 13, 2009
ISDA Deputy CEO George Handjinicolaou Appointed Vice Chairman of Hellenic Capital Markets Commission May 13, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Syncora May 1, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for BTA Bank May 1, 2009
Joint Association (ISDA, LIBA, EBF, ESF) response to the EU Commission Services Working Document on proposed changes to the Capital Requirements Directive April 29, 2009
ISDA Submission to Market Conduct Policy Division, Capital Markets Department, Monetary Authority of Singapore on MAS Consultation Paper on Review of the Regulatory Regime Governing the Sale and Marketing of Unlisted Investment Products April 23, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Edscha April 23, 2009
Over 94% of the World's Largest Companies Use Derivatives to Help Manage Their Risks, According to ISDA Survey April 23, 2009
ISDA Chairman Addresses Association's 24th Annual General Meeting in Beijing, China April 23, 2009
Derivatives Post-Trade Processing Improves: ISDA Operations Benchmarking Survey (Press Release) (Survey) April 22, 2009
ISDA 2009 Margin Survey Results: Collateral Use Increases 86% to $4.0 Trillion (Press Release) (Survey) April 22, 2009
ISDA Elects 11 Board Members April 22, 2009
ISDA Publishes Year-End 2008 Market Survey Results April 22, 2009
ISDA CEO addresses Association's 24th Annual General Meeting in Beijing, China April 22, 2009
Joint Association (IBFED, ISDA, LIBA, ESF) response to Basel Committee on BCBS 150 - Proposed enhancement to the Basel II framework (Covering letter) (Response) April 22, 2009
ISDA News - Issue III, MMIX Newsletter April 17, 2009
ISDA's Comment letter on "IASB's request for views on the FASB's FSP FAS 157-4” April 17, 2009
ISDA's Comment letter on "IASB's request for views on the FASB's FSP FAS 115-2 and 124-2” April 17, 2009
ISDA CDS Determinations Committee Holds First Meeting; ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Bowater April 16, 2009
Initiatives to Strengthen CDS Business: Key Focus of ISDA AGM 2009 April 13, 2009
ISDA Announces Successful Implementation of ‘Big Bang’ CDS Protocol; Determinations Committees and Auction Settlement Changes Take Effect April 8, 2009
ISDA Finalizes the Credit Derivatives Determinations Committees April 3, 2009
ISDA's Comment letter on: “IASC Foundation Review of the Constitution: Identifying Issues for Part 2 of the Review” April 3, 2009
ISDA's Comment letter on: “Financial Crisis Advisory Group (FCAG) Written Submissions from Constituents” April 2, 2009
ISDA Expresses Concern over KIKO Case Rulings April 1, 2009
ISDA Forms Credit Derivatives Determinations Committees March 31, 2009
ISDA to Publish Protocol and Auction Terms for Idearc March 31, 2009
ISDA to Publish Protocol and Auction Terms for Capmark March 30, 2009
ISDA to Publish Protocol and Auction Terms for Abitibi and Charter March 27, 2009
ISDA News - Issue II, MMIX Newsletter March 27, 2009
ISDA to Publish Protocol and Auction Terms for LyondellBasell Industries March 20, 2009
ISDA to Publish Protocol and Auction Terms for Rouse March 20, 2009
ISDA Research Notes for Winter 2009 now available March 20, 2009
ISDA to Publish Protocol and Auction Terms for Chemtura March 19, 2009
ISDA Comments on G20 Communique March 16, 2009
Joint Association (ISDA, LIBA, IBFed) response to “Principles for sound stress testing practices and supervision” (CP147) March 13, 2009
Joint Association (ISDA, IIF, LIBA, IBFed) response to “Revisions to the Basel II market risk framework" (BCBS 148) and "Guidelines for computing capital for incremental risk in the trading book" (BCBS 149) March 13, 2009
ISDA Launches Hardwiring Supplement and Protocol, Further Enhancing Consistency, Transparency and Liquidity in CDS (Release) (Hardwiring) March 12, 2009
ISDA CEO Testifies Before Senate Banking Committee; Welcomes Comments of Senior Supervisors Group (Press Release) (Testimony) March 10, 2009
Joint Association (ISDA, LIBA, BBA) response to the UK FSA's CP 08 22 on "Strengthening Liquidity Standards" March 5, 2009
ISDA to Publish Protocol and Auction Terms for Station Casinos March 4, 2009
ISDA News - Issue I, MMIX Newsletter March 4, 2009
ISDA Announces Hardwiring Schedule March 2, 2009
ISDA Publishes Close-Out Amount Protocol February 27, 2009
ISDA comments on UK Banking Act 2009 – Safeguards Order – scope of netting and set-off February 27, 2009
ISDA Launches CDS Standard Model as Open Source, Appoints Markit as Administrator February 26, 2009
ISDA Adds New Perspectives to its Board with Three Buy-Side Representatives February 19, 2009
Major Firms Commit to EU Central Counterparty for CDS February 19, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Aleris February 12, 2009
ISDA Welcomes Fourth Circuit’s Decision on US Netting Expansion February 12, 2009
ISDA Comments on House AG Committee's Approach to Draft Bill February 12, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for Ferretti February 12, 2009
ISDA's Response letter to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision: "Supervisory Guidance for Assessing Banks’ Financial Instrument Fair Value Practices" February 6, 2009
ISDA CEO Addresses Concerns with CDS Draft Bill in Testimony Before US House AG Committee (Press Release) (Testimony) February 3, 2009
ISDA Comments on Industry Approach to Central Counterparty for CDS, EU Call to Add Regulation February 3, 2009
ISDA Comments on CDS Provision of Draft House AG Bill January 29, 2009
ISDA Announces Agreement to Make J.P. Morgan’s CDS Analytical Engine Available as Open Source; Increases Transparency in CDS Pricing (Press Release) (Commentary) January 29, 2009
ISDA to Publish Protocol and Auction Terms for Smurfit-Stone January 26, 2009
ISDA responds jointly with LIBA to FSA Consultation on Disclosure of CfDs January 23, 2009
ISDA's Comment letter on the IASB's Exposure Draft "Embedded Derivatives - Amendments to IFRS 7 and IAS 39" January 20, 2009
ISDA's Comment letter on IASB's Exposure Draft on "Investments in Debt Instruments - Proposed Amendments to IRFS 7" January 15, 2009
ISDA to Publish Protocol and Auction Terms for Nortel January 14, 2009
ISDA to Publish Auction Terms for British Vita January 12, 2009
ISDA response to UK consultation on UK Banking Bill Special Resolution Regime: safeguards for partial property transfers January 9, 2009
ISDA to Publish Protocol and Auction Terms for Sanitec January 9, 2009
ISDA to Publish Protocol for Lyondell January 7, 2009
ISDA Organizes Workshop on Central Clearing for CDS January 7, 2009