Response to IASB on Amendments to IFRS 17

On September 25, ISDA responded to the International Accounting Standards Board’s (IASB) ED/2019/4 on amendments to IFRS 17. ISDA’s members are aware of the importance of the IASB’s proposal for the insurance industry, but are keen to highlight that the scope of IFRS 17 as proposed could affect certain IFRS 9 financial instruments, leading to unintended consequences.

Documents (1) for Response to IASB on Amendments to IFRS 17

CDS Market Dynamics: Record 2025

Global credit default swap (CDS) market activity reached a record $41.8 trillion in 2025, surpassing the previous peak of $38.7 trillion in 2022. Index CDS drove the increase, accounting for 93.3% of total activity and reaching a record $39.0 trillion....

ISDA Letter to BCBS on RMA Models

On July 24, ISDA wrote to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) to request guidance on how the proposed Risk Mitigation Accounting (RMA) model under International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9/IFRS 7 should be treated for prudential regulatory capital...