ISDA Recommends Aligning Clearing and Trading Obligations

On July 6, ISDA published a briefing paper outlining its support for alignment of the clearing obligation under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation and the derivatives trading obligation under the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation. ISDA recommends that alignment be based on transaction and counterparty terms, with a view to enhancing legal certainty for market participants.

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From Milestone to Modernization

We’re coming to the end of an exceptionally busy year at ISDA, in which we celebrated our 40th anniversary and doubled down on our enduring commitment to safe and efficient derivatives markets. Reflecting on ISDA’s achievements since 1985, it’s clear...

IRD Trading Activity Q3 2025

This report analyzes interest rate derivatives (IRD) trading activity reported in Europe. The analysis is based on transactions publicly reported by 30 European approved publication arrangements (APAs) and trading venues (TVs). Key highlights for the third quarter of 2025 include:...

Ardagh Credit Event Processing and Trading

The Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee announced on December 15 that a restructuring credit event has occurred with respect to Ardagh. An ISDA Credit Market Infrastructure Group call was held on December 15 to discuss the processing of this event. The...