Statement on the Death of HM Queen Elizabeth II

ISDA is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s commitment to public service was unwavering and awe-inspiring throughout her 70-year reign. We send our deepest condolences to the entire royal family.

The UK government has announced an extra national bank holiday on September 19, 2022 to coincide with the Queen’s state funeral and to mark the last day of the period of national mourning. ISDA intends to hold a working group call to discuss any potential market issues arising from this announcement. More information is available here.

ISDA Presents Lock-Up Agreement Proposal

ISDA is pleased to present the proposed Lock-Up Agreements and CDS – Proposed Auction Solution. “Lock-Up Agreements” are market-wide arrangements, broadly standardized and predominantly integrated with court sanctioned restructuring or bankruptcy processes. Numerous end users will sign material Lock-Up Agreements...

Key Trends in OTC Derivatives Market H2 2024

The latest data from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives statistics shows a modest increase in notional outstanding during the second half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Notional outstanding for interest rate, foreign...