This section catalogues ISDA’s work across the credit derivatives space: documentation, public policy, market structure, market practices, research and other areas.
Key links
Definitions, Matrices and ISDA Library page
- 2014 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions
- ISDA Library Credit Derivatives page
- 2003 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions, Physical Settlement Matrix and Related Material
Credit Derivatives Initiatives
Links to documentation, matrices, best practice statements, guidance notes, FAQs, memorandums and other useful material pertaining to the Credit Derivatives on the Market Infrastructure and Technology page:
As with all market information and guidance that ISDA disseminates, parties are free to choose alternate means of addressing the event. Each market participant remains responsible for considering its own documentation and the specific terms of its own trades and forming its own conclusion on the proper interpretation of events.
Latest
Response to EC Call for Evidence on Tax Omnibus
On March 30, ISDA, the International Securities Lending Association and the Association for Financial Markets in Europe responded to the European Commission’s (EC) call for evidence on the tax omnibus. The associations argue that inconsistent interpretation of “beneficial ownership” among...
Managing Risk for Australian Superannuation Funds
Assets managed by the Australian superannuation sector reached A$4.5 trillion in December 2025, equivalent to around 160% of Australia’s GDP. Given its size, the sector has rapidly expanded its global footprint, with the share of offshore investments growing as a...
Updated OTC Derivatives Compliance Calendar
ISDA has updated its global calendar of compliance deadlines and regulatory dates for the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives space.
Next Steps on a Much Improved Basel III Endgame
Publication of the revised Basel III endgame proposal earlier this month marks an important step towards completion of the global capital reforms, giving banks much-needed clarity on the likely calibration of the rules in the US. The new proposal is...