ISDA/SIFMA/IIB SBS Comment Letters to SEC

On March 21, ISDA, the Institute of International Bankers (IIB) and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) submitted comment letters to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on three proposed security-based swaps (SBS) rules under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: 1. Proposed Rule 15Fh-4(c) Prohibition Against Undue Influence over Chief Compliance Officers, 2. Proposed Rule 10B-1 Position Reporting of Large Security-Based Swap Positions and 3. Proposed Rule 9J-1 Prohibition Against Fraud, Manipulation or Deception in Connection with Security-Based Swaps.

Response to BoE on Systemic Stablecoins

On February 10, ISDA responded to the Bank of England’s (BoE) consultation on a proposed regulatory regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins. In the response, ISDA highlights that any regulatory framework should be assessed through the lens of prudent risk management...

SwapsInfo Full Year 2025 and Q4 2025

Trading activity in interest rate derivatives (IRD) and credit derivatives increased in 2025, reflecting shifting monetary policy expectations and broader market conditions. IRD traded notional rose by about 46% year-on-year, led by an increase in overnight index swaps (OIS). Index...