ISDA response to the ESMA DP and CP on MiFID II/MiFIR

On July 31, ISDA responded to the ESMA discussion paper and consultation paper on MiFID II/MiFIR. The executive summary signposts the key issues which include our recommendations on the assessment of liquidity, commodity derivatives markets, transaction reporting, systematic internalisers and indirect clearing.

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SwapsInfo H1 2025 and Q2 2025

Interest rate derivatives (IRD) trading activity increased in the first half of 2025, driven by continued interest rate volatility, evolving central bank policy expectations and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty. Trading in index credit derivatives also rose, as market participants responded to...

ISDA Response to IFSCA Consultation

On August 5, ISDA responded to the International Financial Services Centres Authority’s (IFSCA) consultation on reporting and clearing of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives contracts booked in International Financial Services Centres (IFSC). In the response, ISDA provided the following recommendations: Not mandating...