ISDA Asks FASB to Consider Crypto Assets Accounting

On June 7, ISDA submitted a letter to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), asking it to consider adding crypto assets to its agenda. Members are concerned that crypto assets are currently accounted for as indefinite-lived intangible assets under topic 350. This practice is an issue for many entities that treat crypto assets as a means for investment and active trading. This accounting practice does not appropriately reflect the economics of the assets in the financial statements.

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Joint Response on RBA Consultation

On August 11, ISDA and FIA submitted a joint response to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on its consultation on guidance for Australia’s clearing and settlement facility resolution regime. The associations welcome publication of the draft guidance, which provides...

SwapsInfo H1 2025 and Q2 2025

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ISDA Response to IFSCA Consultation

On August 5, ISDA responded to the International Financial Services Centres Authority’s (IFSCA) consultation on reporting and clearing of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives contracts booked in International Financial Services Centres (IFSC). In the response, ISDA provided the following recommendations: Not mandating...