On February 10, 2026, ISDA responded to the Bank of England's consultation on a proposed regulatory regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins, offering perspectives on the role such instruments could play in wholesale markets, including at financial market infrastructures. The letter...

Trading activity in interest rate derivatives (IRD) and credit derivatives increased in 2025, reflecting shifting monetary policy expectations and broader market conditions. IRD traded notional rose by about 46% year-on-year, led by an increase in overnight index swaps (OIS). Index...

ISDA Annual Legal Forum London, February 11, 2026 Opening Remarks Katherine Tew Darras ISDA General Counsel   Good morning and welcome to ISDA’s Annual Legal Forum. Thank you for joining us today and thanks to our platinum sponsors – Cleary...

In its original form, the US Basel III endgame proposal would have resulted in disproportionate increases in capital for trading book activities, forcing banks to make difficult choices about their participation in certain businesses. After two-and-a-half years, a revised proposal...