FAQ: Amend Single Name On-The-Run Frequency

ISDA continues to work with its members to finalize materials that will provide transparency for a new proposal to reduce the frequency with which single-name CDS roll to new on-the-run contracts. This Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) document explains the proposal in regard to expected trading and operational conventions for certain credit derivative transactions as of December 20, 2015. (***Please Note: ISDA may update these FAQs on occasion. Please check back periodically for new versions.)

How and Why Pension Funds Use Derivatives

With over $58 trillion in assets globally, pension fund managers are major participants in financial markets and play a vital role in helping to provide post-retirement incomes for plan employees. Meeting such an important goal requires careful consideration of investment...

Climate Risk Scenario Analysis Phase 4

Climate scenario analysis has become a useful tool for banks and financial institutions to understand the short- and long-term financial risks associated with climate change, particularly in light of evolving regulations and an increased emphasis on reducing the impact of...

ISDA & EMTA Market Practice 45

ISDA & EMTA jointly published the attached updated market practice regarding the determination of barrier events for Brazilian Real non-deliverable continuously monitored barrier option transactions.