Significant work has been undertaken to improve the transparency of derivatives markets over the past several years. Laws have been passed, regulations have been issued, trade repositories have been set up. Today, the vast majority of over-the-counter derivatives trades are in fact reported, and additional jurisdictions are still going live. Despite this seeming progress, major challenges remain. To help cut through the roadblocks and obstacles that are delaying further progress, ISDA has developed key principles and action steps that all stakeholders should consider and align with in order to improve regulatory transparency.
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Key IRD Trends from BIS 2025 Survey
This paper highlights changes in over-the-counter (OTC) interest rate derivatives (IRD) markets between April 2022 and April 2025, based on data from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Triennial Central Bank Survey. The survey provides a comprehensive view of global...
RMB IRD Growth in Mainland China & Hong Kong
This report analyzes interest rate derivatives (IRD) activity in mainland China and Hong Kong, with a particular focus on renminbi (RMB)-denominated IRD. It examines market growth, structure and integration across onshore and offshore centers, and places these developments within the...
ISDA and SIFMA Comment on CFTC Proposed Revisions to Business Conduct and Swap Documentation Requirements
On October 24, 2025 ISDA and SIFMA submitted comments to the CFTC on its proposed Revisions to Business Conduct and Swap Documentation Requirements for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants. The proposal covers amendments to requirements related to external business...