Briefing Notes: Fundamental Review of the Trading Book

ISDA has published Briefing Notes on the Basel Committee’s Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), which summarises the main components of the FRTB and highlights areas where further attention may be required. In particular, ISDA believes an additional quantitative impact study is required to comprehensively evaluate the impact of the rules and ensure they are consistent and coherent before finalisation of the policy framework.

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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...