Response to ESMA consultation paper on Benchmarks RTS

On December 2, ISDA, the FIA and SIFMA jointly responded to a consultation paper by the European Securities and Markets Authority on regulatory technical standards (RTS) for the Benchmarks Regulation. The response requested a number of clarifications including on the third-country regime, transitional provisions and scope.

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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.

Episode 54: A Modernization Agenda

ISDA’s chair Amy Hong sets out priorities for the association in 2026 and the important role that technologies like tokenization and artificial intelligence will play in modernizing derivatives markets. Please view this page via Chrome to access the recording.

Developing OTC Commodity Derivatives in India

The development of a robust and liquid over-the-counter (OTC) commodity derivatives market in India could support the continued growth of India’s economy given its significant reliance on commodities. A well-functioning OTC market in India would offer several advantages. First, it...