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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Response to FCA on Post-trade Transparency

On October 16, ISDA responded to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) consultation CP26/30.  While the consultation is principally focused on cash equity market structure and transparency, ISDA responded to questions on the potential inclusion of equity swaps in the scope...

Efficiency is Vital to Delivering Resilience

With less than three months to go until implementation of US Treasury clearing begins at the end of this year, it’s critical that the mandate is safely implemented without compromising market efficiency. This represents a huge change in market structure,...