SONIA reform FAQs and publication of GBP-SONIA-Compound

Click here to view the SONIA reform frequently asked questions (FAQ) document, or download the attached PDF.

These FAQs, which may be updated from time to time, comprise information on the SONIA benchmark reforms and the derivatives industry’s implementation of the relevant changes.

Click here to view Supplement 55 to the 2006 ISDA Definitions or download the attached PDF.

10 Years of the ISDA SIMM

As the derivatives industry prepared for the September 2016 implementation of initial margin requirements for non-cleared derivatives, one challenge stood out: counterparties needed to agree on the amount of initial margin to be exchanged. But if each firm developed its...

Expanding the Universe of Eligible VM

ISDA conducted a series of interviews with buy- and sell-side firms to understand the drivers of a growing use of non-cash assets as variation margin (VM) for non-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and the barriers that remain to expanding the use...

ISDA Response on Hedge Accounting Guidance

On August 14, ISDA responded to an exposure draft from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB). ISDA broadly supports the FASB’s proposed targeted improvements to hedge accounting, including allowing interest rate hedging of held-to-maturity (HTM) debt securities, recognizing all Secured...