ISDA Taxonomy 2.0 – Finalized

The changes to the ISDA Taxonomy 2.0, proposed in the July 26 public consultation (see here), have been finalized. The changes relate to the interest rate and credit classifications. See the Change Log for details. The following tabs have been updated:

  • Interest rate
  • Interest rate full
  • Credit full

A link to the updated September 3, 2019 version of Taxonomy 2.0 is provided below.

Note that there are no changes to Taxonomy 1.0.

Questions regarding Taxonomy 2.0 can be sent to ehsu@isda.org.

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