CSC Statement on German Bank CDS

This note has been prepared by ISDA’s Credit Steering Committee (CSC) to explain the CSC’s recommendation for changes to documentation practice for credit default swap (CDS) transactions referencing German banks. This note does not constitute legal advice to any interested person from ISDA or the CSC. Further, neither ISDA nor the CSC undertake any duty of care, nor shall they otherwise be liable, to any interested person.

Building Markets, Creating Opportunity

Deep and liquid derivatives markets are fundamental to the development of well-functioning financial markets and healthy economies. They support lending, investment and financial stability, creating the certainty needed for economic growth. But strong derivatives markets do not emerge by chance....

Key Trends in OTC Derivatives Market H2 2025

The latest data from the Bank for International Settlements over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives statistics shows an increase in notional outstanding of OTC derivatives during the second half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Notional outstanding rose across all...