Portfolio Compression EMIR Operations Market Practice Guidance

Provides operational guidance for portfolio compression imposed by EMIR which came into effect on 15th September. Please note that these materials have been prepared and published for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, accounting, tax or other professional advise

CDS Market Dynamics: Record 2025

Global credit default swap (CDS) market activity reached a record $41.8 trillion in 2025, surpassing the previous peak of $38.7 trillion in 2022. Index CDS drove the increase, accounting for 93.3% of total activity and reaching a record $39.0 trillion....

ISDA Letter to BCBS on RMA Models

On July 24, ISDA wrote to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) to request guidance on how the proposed Risk Mitigation Accounting (RMA) model under International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9/IFRS 7 should be treated for prudential regulatory capital...